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BetaBeacon
December 27, 2024
Android apps and games that are free for a short time include Evertale, Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD, Sphaze, Last Plant on Earth, Rooftop Snipers, Dino Rush, and Out There Chronicles - Ep. 2.
AppWizard
December 23, 2024
The winter sales are offering significant discounts on video games, with a curated selection of titles priced at [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: The winter sales have arrived, ushering in a season of significant discounts that beckon gamers to indulge in their passion without breaking the bank. For those who thrive on the thrill of finding exceptional games at minimal prices, a curated selection of titles priced at [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: The winter sales are upon us once more: that yearly festival wherein we all unite in the warmth and splendor of substantial discounts. As always, we've put together our roundup of the best Steam Winter Sale deals, but I'm here to provide for a different sort of salesgoer—the kind of dealseeker who wants the absolute most game for the absolute minimum cost. Like, say, a dollar or less.For those of you seeking to stuff your game library's stockings while spending as little as possible, I've assembled a list of excellent games currently on sale for up to—but no more than—$0.99 USD.Super Hexagon — Developer Terry Cavanagh—who also created VVVVVV and the excellent Dicey Dungeons—calls Super Hexagon "a minimal action game." That's not inaccurate, but I might be more inclined to call it "a prolonged, rhythm-based panic attack." But like, in a good way.Shapez — All the optimizational thrills of a factory automation game without any superfluous luxuries like "sprites" or "3D models." Just you, your assembly lines, and an infinitely-expanding map to work with.Downwell — You are falling down a procedurally-generated well in search of treasure, and your boots are guns.Super Bit Blaster XL — If Asteroids had a few more decades in the oven. A bucket of upgrades and unlockables dumped over a classic arcade space shooter.Hylics — Psychedelic turn-based RPG with digitized claymation graphics. Upsetting. Inscrutable. Pretty neat.Superflight — You can fly through procedural mountainscapes in a wingsuit for less than sixty cents. That should say enough.Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition — It's unclear whether we'll ever get a new Deus Ex, so why not go in the other direction? To quote a Steam reviewer: "Incredible how well this game has held up over time. It's not a game, it's a prophecy."Thief Gold — While we're talking classic immersive sims, we can't forget our old friend Garrett. Thief's unscripted stealth gameplay felt like a revelation in 1998, and it still hasn't quite been equalled more than 25 years later.Bridge Constructor Portal — Physics-based bridge assembly meets pseudophysics portal puzzles. An unexpected pairing back in 2017, but one that's proven so perfect that it should've been obvious.Men of War: Assault Squad — Take my advice. Convince a friend to drop a dollar on this, and spend a few hours playing some of the best coop RTS skirmishes the two of you could share.Divine Divinity — Before Baldur's Gate 3, there was Divinity: Original Sin. Before Divinity: Original Sin, there was Divine Divinity. Trace Swen Vincke's endless journey to recapture his love of Ultima 7 with Larian's inaugural hack-and-slash RPG.Mainframe Defenders — A turn-based, loot-heavy mech tactics roguelike with a huge variety of viable builds and strategies. The lovely terminal-inspired interface is just a bonus.Everspace — Arcadey space shooter with a roguelike spin. An affordable place to act out your TIE pilot and X-Wing fighter fantasies in procedurally-generated levels.Itch.ioWindowkill — An experimental twin-stick shooter taking place in multiple windows on your screen. Shoot the edges of your own shrinking window to resize it while enemies attack from windows of their own.Long Live the Axe — A 2D brawler/platformer encouraging you to rip the legbones from skeletons as improvised weaponry.This Is Not Your House — A monochrome choose-your-own psychological horror adventure. Listed features include "crush someone's skull, suffer from hypothermia, transcend your mortal frame."10S — Imagine tennis. Now imagine that tennis was a bullet hell action game.Zones — A surreal walking sim in two acts, in which you'll roam procedural dreamscapes: through purple glades, beneath unfathomable spires of industry, and across a gentle hillside.GOGFEAR Platinum — The 2005 shooter that was brave enough to ask, "What if a spec ops shooter was kinda spooky?" Includes both expansion packs.Worms United — Compilation of the original Worms and its Reinforcements expansion. Delicately aim your arsenal of weapons, only to accidentally obliterate yourself and a sizable chunk of the map.Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior — Even if you've played plenty of 40K, you might've missed the 2003 FPS putting you into the digitigrade hooves of Tau fire warrior Shas'la Kais. Not exactly a classic, but maybe worth playing if only for the novelty of being on the receiving end of bolter fire for once.Her Story — Sam Barlow's police footage FMV murder mystery.Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team." temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].99 or less has been assembled, perfect for enhancing your gaming library this holiday season. Steam Highlights Super Hexagon — Created by the talented Terry Cavanagh, known for VVVVVV and Dicey Dungeons, this game offers a minimalistic yet exhilarating experience. It’s best described as a rhythm-based adventure that keeps players on the edge of their seats. Shapez — Dive into the world of factory automation without the distractions of elaborate graphics. Here, you’ll focus solely on optimizing your assembly lines across an ever-expanding map. Downwell — Experience the thrill of descending a procedurally-generated well in search of treasure, armed with gun boots that add a unique twist to the gameplay. Super Bit Blaster XL — A modern take on the classic Asteroids, this game offers a plethora of upgrades and unlockables, revitalizing the arcade space shooter genre. Hylics — This psychedelic RPG features digitized claymation graphics, creating an experience that is both perplexing and captivating. Superflight — Glide through stunning procedural mountainscapes in a wingsuit for less than sixty cents, a deal that speaks for itself. Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition — A timeless classic that continues to resonate with players, often described as a prophetic experience rather than just a game. Thief Gold — Revisit the groundbreaking stealth gameplay of Thief, which remains unmatched even after 25 years, showcasing the evolution of immersive sims. Bridge Constructor Portal — A delightful fusion of physics-based bridge building and portal puzzles, this game has proven to be a perfect match since its debut in 2017. Men of War: Assault Squad — Team up with a friend for an engaging cooperative RTS experience that promises hours of strategic fun. Divine Divinity — Before the acclaimed Divinity: Original Sin, there was this classic RPG, a homage to the beloved Ultima 7. Mainframe Defenders — Engage in turn-based tactics with a loot-heavy approach, featuring a charming terminal-inspired interface. Everspace — An arcade-style space shooter with roguelike elements, offering a budget-friendly avenue to explore your space combat fantasies. Itch.io Gems Windowkill — An innovative twin-stick shooter that unfolds across multiple windows, challenging players to resize their view while fending off enemies. Long Live the Axe — A brawler/platformer that encourages creative combat, allowing players to use skeletons' leg bones as weapons. This Is Not Your House — A monochrome psychological horror adventure that invites players to make chilling choices in a haunting narrative. 10S — A unique twist on tennis, reimagined as a bullet hell action game that promises fast-paced excitement. Zones — A surreal walking simulator that guides players through dreamlike landscapes filled with intrigue and wonder. GOG Treasures FEAR Platinum — This 2005 shooter combines tactical gameplay with a touch of horror, complete with expansion packs for an enhanced experience. Worms United — A compilation of the original Worms and its expansion, where players can unleash their arsenal while navigating the chaos of self-destruction. Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior — Step into the shoes of a Tau fire warrior in this 2003 FPS, offering a fresh perspective on the Warhammer universe. Her Story — A captivating FMV murder mystery that challenges players to piece together a narrative through police footage." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].99 or less. Notable games include: - Super Hexagon: A minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, described as a rhythm-based experience. - Shapez: A factory automation game focused on optimizing assembly lines without elaborate graphics. - Downwell: Players descend a procedurally-generated well in search of treasure using gun boots. - Super Bit Blaster XL: A modern arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring numerous upgrades. - Hylics: A psychedelic RPG with digitized claymation graphics. - Superflight: A wingsuit game allowing players to glide through procedural mountainscapes for under sixty cents. - Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition: A classic game praised for its enduring quality. - Thief Gold: A stealth game that revolutionized immersive sims, remaining influential after 25 years. - Bridge Constructor Portal: Combines physics-based bridge building with portal puzzles. - Men of War: Assault Squad: A cooperative RTS game ideal for strategic gameplay with friends. - Divine Divinity: An early RPG that pays homage to Ultima 7. - Mainframe Defenders: A turn-based mech tactics roguelike with a variety of strategies. - Everspace: An arcade-style space shooter with roguelike elements. Additional titles include: - Windowkill: A twin-stick shooter across multiple windows. - Long Live the Axe: A brawler/platformer using skeletons as weapons. - This Is Not Your House: A psychological horror adventure with player choices. - 10S: A bullet hell action game reimagining tennis. - Zones: A walking simulator through dreamlike landscapes. From GOG: - FEAR Platinum: A tactical horror shooter with expansion packs. - Worms United: A compilation of the original Worms and its expansion. - Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior: A 2003 FPS set in the Warhammer universe. - Her Story: An FMV murder mystery game.
Winsage
December 18, 2024
Microsoft's Snipping Tool in Windows 11 now includes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities, allowing users to extract text from screenshots and images. This feature enables direct copying of text, formatting as a table, or redacting sensitive information. To use it, users must have version 11.2308.33.0 or higher, which can be confirmed in the app's settings. The process involves opening the Snipping Tool, taking a screenshot or opening an existing image, clicking the Text actions button, and then copying the extracted text to the clipboard. Similar OCR functionalities are also available in Microsoft Photos and PowerToys.
AppWizard
December 12, 2024
Fanatical's Winter Sale runs from December 11, 2024, to January 4, 2025, featuring discounts on hundreds of PC games. The first Star Deal offers a 79% discount on Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Legendary Edition, priced at .19 instead of 0, available until December 12. Other highlighted deals include Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown for .39 (originally ), System Shock remake for (originally ), V Rising for .19 (originally ), and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for .79 (originally ). Capcom titles on sale include Dragon's Dogma 2 for .59 (originally ), Street Fighter 6 for .79 (originally ), and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection for .49 (originally ). Indie games featured include Spirit of the North for .54, Breathedge for .87 (originally ), and Indika for (originally ). Orders over come with a free game or coupon code, and all orders include a 5% off coupon for future purchases. Games are delivered as official keys for platforms like Steam and the Epic Game Store. A special Holiday Bundle deal allows customers to create their own bundle from 25 games for as little as [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Fanatical's Winter Sale event has arrived, offering an impressive array of discounts on hundreds of PC games. This seasonal event runs from Wednesday, December 11 until Saturday, January 4, 2025, and features a daily limited-time Star Deal designed to entice gamers. The inaugural deal showcases a remarkable 79% discount on Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Legendary Edition, reducing its price to just .19 from the regular 0. This edition includes the base game along with a collection of DLC content that enriches the gameplay experience with new storylines and stat-boosting items. However, this enticing offer is only available until December 12, after which a new Star Deal will take its place. Throughout the duration of the sale, a variety of noteworthy titles will be available at significantly reduced prices. Highlights include: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown for .39 (originally ) System Shock remake for (originally ) V Rising for .19 (originally ) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for .79 (originally ) In addition to these standout deals, major publishers such as Bethesda, Sega, and Bandai Namco are also offering substantial discounts. Capcom titles are particularly well-represented, with notable reductions on recent releases like: Dragon's Dogma 2 for .59 (originally ) Street Fighter 6 for .79 (originally ) Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection for .49 (originally ) For fans of indie games and smaller releases, the sale features attractive offers on titles such as: Spirit of the North for .54 Breathedge for .87 (originally ) Indika for (originally ) As an added incentive, all orders over come with either a free game or coupon code. Customers can choose between an additional coupon or a Steam key for titles like Blazing Beaks, Garfield Kart: Furious Racing, Alchemy Garden, White Noise Online, or a random mystery game. Furthermore, every order includes a 5% off coupon code applicable to future purchases at Fanatical. Games purchased through Fanatical are delivered as official keys for their respective launchers—most commonly Steam, though some may require redemption on platforms like the Epic Game Store. Detailed instructions for redeeming keys are provided in the order confirmation. In conjunction with the Winter Sale, Fanatical is also offering a special Holiday Bundle deal, allowing customers to create their own bundle from a selection of 25 games for as little as [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Fanatical's Winter Sale event is here, bringing huge discounts to hundreds of PC games, and offering special deals that can get you free bonus Steam keys, coupoon codes, and more.The sale runs from Wednesday, December 11 until Saturday, January 4, 2025, and each day there will feature a new, limited-time Star Deal. The first deal is a whopping 79% off Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Legendary Edition, dropping it to just $25.19 instead of its normal $120 price. This version includes the base game a collection of DLC content that includes new story content and stat-boosting items. This price will only be available until December 12, after which a new Star Deal will take its place.As for the deals that will be available throughout the sale, some highlights include Ace Combat 7: Skies Unkowm for $5.39 (was $60), System Shock remake for $14 (was $30), and V Rising for $18.19 (was $35). You can even grab the recently released Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for $58.79, which is a decent discount from its normal $70 price tag.You'll also find big price cuts to numerous publishers' catalogs like Bethesda, Sega, Bandai Namco, and more. Capcom games are getting some particular good price cuts, including some of its latest releases like Dragon's Dogma 2 for $33.59 (was $70), Street Fighter 6 for for $25.79 (was $70), and the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection for $41.49 (was $50).As for smaller releases and indies, there are some great deals on titles like Spirit of the North for $1.54, Breathedge for $5.87 (was $35), or Indika for $13 (was $25). Check the list below for even more of our favorite deals in the Winter Sale, or browse the full lineup at Fanatical.As an added bonus, all orders of $15 include either a free game or coupon code. You can select between an extra $1 coupon or Steam key for Blazing Beaks, Garfield Kart: Furious Racing, Alchemy Garden, White Noise Online, or a random mystery game. All orders also include a 5% off coupon code usable on a future Fanatical purchase. Games purchased at Fanatical are delivered as official keys for their respective launchers--most are Steam keys, but some are redeemed on other platforms like the Epic Game Store. Instructions for redeeming your keys are included in your order confirmation.Along with the Winter Sale deals, Fanatical also has a special Holiday Bundle deal that lets you build your own bundle from a list of 25 games for as little as $0.50 per key. Some highlights include the fantasy FPS roguelike Ziggurat, alien evolution simulator Thrive, and Wario Ware-inspired microgame collection Pureya. The retailer launched several other new bundle deals during its recent Bundlefestive 2024 event, including the latest edition of its awesome Platinum and Prestige Collections, and a new Play on the Go Bundle that Steam Deck players will want to check out.Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom.Fanatical Winter Sale 2024" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].50 per key. Notable titles in this bundle include the fantasy FPS roguelike Ziggurat, the alien evolution simulator Thrive, and the Wario Ware-inspired microgame collection Pureya. Additionally, the retailer has introduced several new bundle deals during its recent Bundlefestive 2024 event, including the latest editions of its popular Platinum and Prestige Collections, as well as a new Play on the Go Bundle tailored for Steam Deck users. Disclosure: GameSpot and Fanatical are both owned by Fandom. Fanatical Winter Sale 2024" max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].50 per key.
Winsage
December 11, 2024
Microsoft is expanding the availability of its Recall Preview to Dev Channel Windows Insiders using AMD and Intel-based Copilot+ PCs with the release of build 26120.2510 of Windows 11. Users are advised to ensure their latest drivers are installed before using the preview features. Recall, initially unveiled at Microsoft’s Build event, faced privacy and security concerns, leading to its retraction and subsequent refinement over several months. After its return in November for Qualcomm Arm PCs, it is now also accessible to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and includes new features like Click To Do. Enhancements have been made since its initial release, including new interaction methods and functionalities, such as summarizing or rewriting text. Other updates include CoCreator in Microsoft Paint and AI-driven image manipulation features in the Photos app.
Winsage
December 7, 2024
Microsoft Edge has introduced WebUI 2.0, a new framework that improves the browser's speed and responsiveness by addressing performance issues related to JavaScript and code sharing. The migration to WebUI 2.0 is ongoing, with some settings already transitioned. The Browser Essentials feature now loads 42% faster, and the Favorites bar has a 40% increase in loading speed. The msInlineComposeWebUI feature has significantly reduced loading time, allowing the Copilot compose box to open almost instantly. The msPdfWebui2 feature also shows improved launch speed. Microsoft is gradually integrating these components into Edge, with many still not in the stable version. The company is seeking user feedback for future updates and is experimenting with methods to streamline the user experience by decluttering the interface.
Winsage
December 6, 2024
The Applied Sciences team has developed the small language model (SLM) Phi Silica, which enhances power efficiency, inference speed, and memory efficiency for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs using Snapdragon X Series NPUs. Phi Silica is designed for on-device use and supports multiple languages, featuring a 4k context length. Microsoft announced that developers will have access to the Phi Silica API starting January 2025. The Copilot+ PCs can perform over 40 trillion operations per second, achieving significant performance improvements when connected to the cloud. Phi Silica utilizes a Cyber-EO compliant derivative of Phi-3.5-mini, and its architecture includes components such as a tokenizer, detokenizer, embedding model, transformer block, and language model head. The model's context processing consumes only 4.8mWh of energy on the NPU, with a 56% improvement in power consumption compared to CPU operation. Phi Silica features 4-bit weight quantization for efficiency, rapid time to first token, and high accuracy across languages. The model was developed using QuaRot for low-precision inference, achieving 4-bit quantization with minimal accuracy loss. Techniques like weight sharing and memory-mapped embeddings were employed to optimize memory usage, resulting in a ~60% reduction in memory consumption. Innovations such as a sliding window for context processing and a dynamic KV cache were introduced to expand context length. The model has undergone safety alignment and is subject to Responsible AI assessments and content moderation measures.
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