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AppWizard

April 25, 2025

Intel confirms layoffs, reports point to 20% cut

Intel plans to cut approximately 20 percent of its workforce to streamline operations and reduce bureaucracy. This follows a previous reduction of 15,000 positions. The layoffs are expected to begin in the second quarter of the year, although the exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed. New CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to revitalize the company's engineering functions and has emphasized the need for strategic investments in engineering talent and technology. He acknowledged the necessity of cost reductions and mentioned that Intel's current cost structure exceeds competitive benchmarks. The company has revised its operating expense and capital spending targets, with further details to be shared in an upcoming investor call.

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

Entertainment Marketing Summit to Gather Major Industry Leaders, Lessons Learned From ‘A Minecraft Movie’ and ‘Longlegs’

Variety’s Entertainment Marketing Summit will be held on April 24 at NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles, sponsored by Deloitte. The event will feature in-person panels discussing topics such as impact marketing, the gaming economy, artificial intelligence, and sports fandom, with speakers including Issa Rae and Nicholas Sparks. Cameron Curtis from Warner Bros will present on leveraging social media content creators for marketing, while Christian Parkes from Neon aims to learn about innovative strategies from major studios. This is the eighth year Deloitte has sponsored the summit, emphasizing the importance of research and industry discussions. China Widener from Deloitte highlights the growing influence of Gen Z consumers. Warner Bros is focusing on enhancing its social media presence for upcoming films. Parkes expresses a desire for studios to present more unique and engaging marketing strategies.

AppWizard

April 20, 2025

‘Sinners’ Surges Past ‘Minecraft’ at Box Office With $45.6 Million Opening Weekend

Ryan Coogler’s horror film, “Sinners,” is projected to secure an impressive .6 million opening weekend, overtaking “A Minecraft Movie.” “Sinners” is on track to surpass the .3 million opening of Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” establishing itself as the highest opening for an original film since the pandemic began. The film received a straight A on CinemaScore, the first for a horror film since 1986, and boasts a 5/5 rating on PostTrak, with 84% “definite recommend” score. It has Rotten Tomatoes ratings of 98% from critics and 97% from audiences. Approximately 60% of Friday's tickets sold were walk-up purchases. Black audiences made up 49% of the opening night viewers, followed by 27% white and 14% Latino. “Sinners” has a reported budget of million, excluding marketing costs. “A Minecraft Movie” secured .3 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to 5 million and a global tally of 0 million. The success of both films accounted for 64% of the weekend’s total grosses. Warner Bros. plans to continue its slate of original films, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” set to debut in late September and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride!” in March 2026. Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings” garnered .2 million in its second weekend, bringing its 10-day total to .3 million.

AppWizard

April 14, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: LEGO Bricktales, Riptide GP, Paths & Danger, more

Google Play has announced discounts on various Android games and apps, including significant price reductions on Google Pixel 9 and Pro smartphones, Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE, and ASUS's Vivobook S 15 OLED laptop. Google’s Indoor Nest Cams are also included in the deals. LEGO Bricktales features a building mechanic where players create puzzle solutions in a LEGO world, assisting their grandfather in revitalizing an amusement park while exploring diverse biomes and solving puzzles to unlock new skills and secrets.

AppWizard

April 13, 2025

This shooter is billing itself as ‘the Battlefield Heroes you can actually play’

Heroes of Valor is currently available for a free playtest on Steam, with plans for an early access version expected to last approximately one year. The game is inspired by Battlefield Heroes and is being promoted as "the Battlefield Heroes you can actually play." There is significant enthusiasm among gamers, particularly on Steam forums, reflecting nostalgia for the original game. Additionally, the community for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has successfully revived their game, demonstrating the enduring passion within gaming communities.

AppWizard

April 7, 2025

Former Awesomenauts developers finish the game they were working on when the studio went bankrupt in 2023, and it’ll be free for the first 24 hours after release

Former Ronimo Games employees have formed a new studio called Rangatang, which is set to release their multiplayer arena brawler, Nubs!: Arena, on May 15. Players who download the game within the first 24 hours of its launch will keep it indefinitely. The game features local matches for up to four players and online PvP battles for up to 20 participants, with players scavenging for gear and utilizing roguelite buffs in a hazardous environment. Nubs!: Arena is available for wishlisting on Steam.

Winsage

April 4, 2025

Microsoft unveils AI assistant with ‘memory’

Microsoft launched an enhanced version of its AI assistant, "Copilot," which can remember user preferences and perform tasks autonomously, during its 50th anniversary event. The assistant can independently book tickets, make reservations, and shop online. This update is part of a strategic overhaul to improve Microsoft's consumer image and reduce reliance on OpenAI. The event featured former CEO Steve Ballmer and co-founder Bill Gates, highlighting past challenges in the consumer market. Current CEO Satya Nadella has shifted focus to cloud services, resulting in a significant increase in share price. Copilot will include a podcast-generating feature and a "Vision" feature for processing information from a user's phone camera. Microsoft aims to enhance its Bing search engine to compete with Google, which dominates the search market. The company hired Mustafa Suleyman and invested in his start-up Inflection AI to advance its AI capabilities. Microsoft maintains a profit-sharing agreement with OpenAI and access to its models until at least 2030.

Winsage

March 24, 2025

Windows 11 Pro is now $15 for lifetime access (Reg. up to $199)

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is currently available for .97, down from its regular price of 9, until March 30. It features a user-friendly interface, DirectX 12 Ultimate for enhanced gaming graphics, improved productivity tools for professionals, AI integration with Copilot, and strong security measures. A lifetime license requires a device with at least 4GB of RAM, 40GB of hard drive space, Windows 10 or higher, and a processor of 1GHz or faster.

AppWizard

March 10, 2025

Unlock the Fun at Prosper Prison – A Minecraft Server Worth Exploring

Prosper Prison is a newly launched OP Prison server in Minecraft that emphasizes fast-paced progression, unique rewards, and a dynamic community experience. Key features include quick leveling, custom rewards, exclusive plugins, a welcoming atmosphere, optimized lag-free gameplay, and frequent updates. Players can join Prosper Prison at the IP address Play.prosperprison.com or visit the website https://www.prosperprison.net.

AppWizard

March 6, 2025

What Grand Theft Auto V’s PC update says about furnishing older games with current tech

Rockstar has released a significant update for Grand Theft Auto V on PC, aligning its features with those of the console versions from 2020. The update includes graphical enhancements, improved loading times, and support for the DualSense controller and modern gaming peripherals. It features ray tracing with ambient occlusion and global illumination, support for Nvidia DLSS 3 and AMD FSR3, higher resolutions, and advanced audio technology. This update is free for PC users, while it was paid for console users. Rockstar's investment in updating this decade-old game comes as Grand Theft Auto VI approaches, aiming to keep players engaged and confident in the franchise's ongoing relevance.