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June 8, 2026

Everything Revealed During The PC Gaming Show 2026

The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured over 60 new game announcements in a two-hour event. Key titles include: - Wielders of the Essence: Launching on November 5, demo available on Steam. - Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – Skitarii Class: Debuting on June 23, wishlist on Steam. - Spellsided: Unique RPG with a demo on Steam. - Star Trek: Outposts Unknown: Demo available on Steam. - Hack '95: Demo available on Steam. - Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition: Wishlist on Steam. - Red Kiss: Wishlist on Steam. - Arcane Eats: Demo available on Steam. - Serious Sam: Shatterverse: Sign up for playtest on Steam. - Control Resonant: Pre-orders available for September 24 release on Steam. - Sated: Wishlist on Steam. - Gone Feral: Wishlist and sign up for playtest on Steam. - Abiotic Factor – Entropic Break DLC: Coming this autumn, wishlist on Steam. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: Demo available on Steam. - Ssarseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: Early access begins June 11, wishlist on Steam. - Virtue and a Sledgehammer: Demo available on Steam. - Happy Bastards: Combat demo available on Steam. - Another Door: Demo available on Steam. - AfterQuest: Wishlist on Steam. - SlashZero: Wishlist and sign up for playtest on Steam. - Cassette Beasts 2002: Wishlist on Steam. - VOID/BREAKER: Major update available on Steam. - 2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces: Available now on Steam. - Stronghold 4: Demo available on June 23, wishlist on Steam. - Wind Runners: Demo available on Steam. - Wardens of Avalon: Sign up for playtest on Steam. - Planet Zoo 2: Pre-orders available on Steam. - Empulse: Early access on June 24, available during Steam Next Feast on June 15. - Arkheron: Sign up for playtest on the game's website. - ReVamp: Sign up for playtest via the trailer's QR code. - Wardogs: Wishlist on Steam and sign up for playtests via the trailer's QR code. - Shroom and Gloom: New demo available. - Maximum Thunderness: Coming later this year, wishlist on Steam. - Rivage: Demo available. - Time Strike: Wishlist on Steam. - Signet City: Wishlist on Steam. - Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game: Available now on Steam. - Ascenders: Beyond the Peak: Demo available on Steam. - Outward 2: Beta available now. - Thief: The Dark Project Remastered: Remastering classic stealth game. - Exo Rally Championship: Off-road racing game. - Duskers 2.0: Available on Steam. - El Paso, Elsewhere 2: Wishlist on Steam. - Beast of Reincarnation: Launching on August 3, pre-order on Steam. - Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent: Available now on Steam. - To Kill a God: Demo available now. - Pipes.exe: Wishlist on Steam. - Sunset Summit: Available now on Steam. - Clowntown: Available for wishlist on Steam. - Armatus: Launching this winter, wishlist on Steam. - Dave The Diver – In the Jungle DLC: Wishlist on Steam. - Carcass Clad: Wishlist on Steam. - Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Beta opportunities to be announced. - About Fishing: Demo available on Steam. - Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers: Emphasizes meaningful choices. - Valheim 1.0: Launching on September 9, 2026, download on Steam now. - P.O.N.: Wishlist on Steam. - Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari: Wishlist on Steam. - Exodus: Features combat and exploration. - Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy: Third installment in the horror series. - Into the Wind: Wishlist on Steam.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Every game, trailer, and announcement in the PC Gaming Show 2026

The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured over 60 games, including more than 20 world premieres. Notable titles include: - Wielders of the Essence: Available now on Steam. - Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class: Debuts on June 23; wishlist available on Steam. - Spellsided: Demo available on Steam. - Serious Sam: Shatterverse: Playtest sign-up available on Steam. - Control Resonant: Releases on September 24; pre-orders available on Steam. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: Demo available; wishlist on Steam. - Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: Early access launches on June 11; demo available on Steam. - Happy Bastards: Combat demo available on Steam. - AfterQuest: Wishlist available on Steam. - SlashZero: Wishlist and playtest sign-up available on Steam. - Void/Breaker: Significant update available on Steam. - Wind Runners: Demo available on Steam. - Planet Zoo 2: Pre-orders open on Steam. - Empulse: Early access launches on June 24; explore during Steam Next Fest on June 15. - Arkheron: Playtest sign-up available on the game's website. - ReVamp: Playtest sign-up available on Discord. - Wardogs: Wishlist and playtest sign-up available via trailer's QR code. - Shroom and Gloom: Demo available. - Rivage: Demo available. - Mr Magpie’s Harmless Card Game: Wishlist available on Steam. - Ascenders: Beyond the Peak: Demo available on Steam. - Outward 2: Beta currently accessible. - Exo Rally Championship: Available on Steam. - Beast of Reincarnation: Launches on August 3; pre-orders available on Steam. - Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent: Shadow dropped; available now. - To Kill a God: Demo available. - Armatus: Wishlist available. - Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC: Wishlist available on Steam. - Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Beta opportunities forthcoming; wishlist on Steam. - About Fishing: Demo available on Steam. - Vampire the Masquerade: Eternal Whispers: Details not specified. - Valheim 1.0: Launches on September 9, 2026; new update features. - P.O.N: Wishlist available on Steam. - Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari: Wishlist available on Steam. - Exodus: Wishlist available on Steam. - Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy: Wishlist available on Steam.

AppWizard

May 27, 2026

The Skeleton Comes to Life with LEGO’s Latest Minecraft Set

LEGO is releasing a new Minecraft series set featuring a buildable figure of the Skeleton, consisting of 502 pieces and standing 11.5 inches tall. The figure has articulated joints at the neck and arms, allowing for dynamic poses, and is set on a grass-style base. It includes a removable diamond helmet and comes with a downloadable content (DLC) code for a diamond skull cap in the Minecraft video game. The set is scheduled for release on June 1, 2026, with a retail price of .99, and is targeted at children aged 10 and up. It features classic weaponry, including a bow and arrow, and can be used as both a toy and a decorative piece. Players can scan a QR code in the building instructions to redeem the exclusive diamond skull cap in the game.

AppWizard

May 18, 2026

Google Messages’ easiest pairing method is about to disappear

The QR code pairing method for accessing the Google Messages desktop web app is being phased out, as indicated by the removal of the QR code scanner option in the latest beta version, v20260511. Users will soon need to link their devices and access the web app using their Google account credentials instead. Although the QR code option is still available in the web app for now, Google is preparing to eliminate it entirely. Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Google account sign-in process, as adaptation to the new login method will be necessary in the near future.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Homey just turned your Android TV into a full smart home dashboard

Homey has launched dedicated applications for Android TV and LG webOS to integrate device controls, automations, and smart home dashboards on TVs. Users can log in by scanning a QR code, allowing for remote navigation. The app features quick access to favorites, enabling users to manage devices and automations easily. Homey has also introduced a browser-based platform at homey.tv, compatible with vehicle browsers, including those in Teslas, allowing tasks like opening garage doors remotely. The applications support Homey Cloud, Homey Pro, Homey Pro mini, and self-hosted Homey Server setups, with the LG webOS app compatible with smart TVs from 2021 or later, subject to regional availability.

Winsage

May 8, 2026

Windows Phone still refuses to die as someone adds a native Telegram app to the OS

Windows Phone users are excited about the launch of 8Marketplace, an unofficial app store, and the introduction of Vianigram, a native Telegram client developed by a user named LegitimatePost2701. Vianigram is built on the MTProto protocol and offers features such as comprehensive login options, real-time chats, a chat list with pagination, typing indicators, rich text formatting, voice messages, background synchronization, and locally generated notifications. However, it is still a work in progress, with some drawbacks like delayed notifications and a need for UI improvements. Users can find the app by searching for the Telegram channels PivoraApps or VianiumApps.

Tech Optimizer

May 5, 2026

The best mobile antivirus software of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Bitdefender Mobile Security is currently regarded as the best mobile antivirus software, achieving a 100% detection rate for malware on Android devices according to AV-TEST's August 2025 report. The 2026 version introduces App Anomaly Detection and includes features like Scam Alert and anti-theft tools. Sophos Intercept X for Mobile offers a free version with a perfect score in AV-TEST's comparisons and features such as multi-factor authentication and a Privacy Advisor. Surfshark Antivirus, part of the Surfshark One package, scored six out of six in AV-TEST's evaluations and includes various security tools, but is only available for Android, macOS, and Windows. Avast Mobile Security is a popular free option with robust features and achieved perfect scores in protection and usability in AV-TEST's September-October 2025 report. AVG Antivirus, operating on the same engine as Avast, also detected 100% of malware in AV-TEST's March-April 2025 evaluations and includes anti-theft tools.

AppWizard

May 3, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons 2 expected release date, platforms, features and more

Mojang announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 during Minecraft Live 2026, confirming its release in Fall 2026. The game will be available on Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2, with Game Pass support. A trailer hinted at new challenges involving Sculk blocks and the Deep Dark biome, and a QR code in the trailer led to a secret video with the term "spicewood." The original Minecraft Dungeons, released in 2020, faced criticism for repetitiveness and lack of endgame content, prompting Mojang to halt its development.

AppWizard

May 2, 2026

Google Clock’s alarm failed me so I found 5 better apps to wake me up

Google Clock may not effectively wake heavy sleepers. Alternatives include: - Chrono: An open-source alarm app with customizable alarms and a Tasks section that requires users to complete challenges before dismissing the alarm. - Sleep As Android: A comprehensive sleep health app that tracks sleep patterns and offers wake-up tasks (CAPTCHAs) and a Smart Wake Up feature for a gentler waking experience. - NFC Alarm Clock: A lightweight app that allows users to disable alarms using NFC tags placed around the home, promoting physical activity to get out of bed. - Alarmy: An app designed for heavy sleepers, featuring various wake-up tasks, including physical challenges and notifications, to ensure users wake up. - Sun Alarm: An app that allows users to set alarms for astronomical events like sunrise, suitable for photographers and weekend mornings.

AppWizard

April 30, 2026

Sharing Files From Your Android Phone Just Got Easier With This Free App

Nothing Warp is an app that enables seamless file transfers between any Android device and a computer, compatible with any Android smartphone and computers with a Chromium-based browser. It connects an Android device to a browser extension on a computer using the internet for file sharing. Users can transfer files by tapping the share button on their device and selecting Nothing Warp, or by clicking the Upload button in the browser extension to send files from the computer to the Android device. Currently in Beta testing, Nothing Warp requires a Google account for operation and does not store files, ensuring privacy. Users must install both the mobile app and the browser extension, sign in with the same Google account, and grant necessary permissions for Google Drive access to use the service.