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BetaBeacon

August 12, 2026

Not Samsung, Not Google: Users Say This Brand Makes The Best Android Phone For Gaming

The RedMagic 11 Android phone is praised by tech and gaming reviewers for being one of the most powerful gaming smartphones available. It features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 7,500mAh battery, a BOE X10 OLED display, and a unique cooling system. Users can enjoy high graphics settings and physical touch triggers for gaming.

Winsage

August 11, 2026

Microsoft PowerToys will soon take full advantage of the same AI that powers Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft PowerToys has introduced on-device support for Phi Silica, a small language model, in its latest preview version, enhancing the Advanced Paste feature for clipboard management. Advanced Paste can format clipboard content in various formats, extract text from images using OCR, and transcode audio and video files. It now supports multiple AI models, including local options like Foundry Local and Ollama. The latest version, PowerToys v0.101.2211.0, includes improvements such as enhanced AI customization for Advanced Paste, better dialog handling in the Command Palette, and improved window management features. Mouse Jump has transitioned to the newer WinUI app architecture, and new settings have been added for update channel selection and bug reporting.

Winsage

August 11, 2026

Windows 11 KB5121003 & KB5120240 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released cumulative updates KB512103 and KB5120240 for Windows 11 versions 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2, addressing security vulnerabilities, bugs, and introducing new features. These updates include the August 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches, which address 400 vulnerabilities. Users can install the updates via Start > Settings > Windows Update or manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog. This is the eighth 'Patch Tuesday' release of 2026, with no exclusive changes for either version. Key enhancements in the August 2026 update include: - File Explorer: Improved file size display, middle-click functionality for folders, resolution of loading issues, and enhanced clarity of file thumbnails. - Windows Search: Better handling of typos in app search and improved relevance of settings in search results. - Voice Access: Introduction of Voice Isolation and Korean language support, along with reliability improvements. - Widgets: Taskbar notification badges now reflect the Windows accent color, and the Lock screen Widgets experience has been simplified. - Start Menu: Improved reliability of view preferences and enhanced keyboard navigation. - Windows Hello: Enhanced Sign-in Security now supports peripheral fingerprint sensors. - Power and Battery: Improved reliability of power settings and restored threshold setting for energy saver activation. - Accessibility: Enhanced Magnifier experience on touch devices. Microsoft has not reported any new issues related to this month's updates.

Winsage

August 11, 2026

Microsoft Releases August 2026 Patch Tuesday Updates

Microsoft has released the August 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 11, including the KB5121000 update for version 26H1, which introduces a new Screen tint accessibility option, a subdued Widgets experience, and the ability to pause Windows Updates for up to 35 days. The KB5121003 update for versions 25H2 and 24H2 includes new gesture controls for precision touchpads, enhanced Windows Hello security for peripheral fingerprint sensors, taskbar notification badges reflecting the Windows accent color, improved app search functionality, upgraded Voice Access with Voice Isolation, better Windows Update settings, and the ability to set a threshold for energy saver activation. Additionally, Microsoft has addressed 398 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) this month, with 62 classified as ‘Critical’ and one ‘Important’ flaw currently being exploited by attackers.

Tech Optimizer

August 11, 2026

Best Free Antivirus Software 2026: Tested and Ranked

Avast Free Antivirus is recognized as the best free antivirus software for 2026, having undergone rigorous testing and achieved a perfect score of 6/6/6 from AV-TEST in June 2026. It offers extensive features including real-time malware blocking, a Ransomware Shield, and Wi-Fi network scanning, all at no cost. The installation process takes approximately 2 minutes and 35 seconds, and it allows for unlimited installations across multiple platforms. Avast generates revenue through upsells and bundled software during installation. In testing, it achieved a 99.97% online protection rate with only 9 false alarms, with a quick scan taking just over a minute and a full scan taking about 14 minutes and 38 seconds. The application opens automatically at every Windows startup, which may be inconvenient for some users. Other notable free antivirus options include Bitdefender Antivirus Free, AVG AntiVirus Free, Microsoft Defender, Avira Free Security, and Malwarebytes Free, each with their own strengths and limitations.

AppWizard

August 11, 2026

Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s singleplayer is a clever roguelike gauntlet I could easily sink hours into

Players will soon have the opportunity to play Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a racing game featuring vehicles like Landspeeders, skim speeders, and speeder-bikes, as well as podracing. Each vehicle has a unique handling style, with Landspeeders offering smooth drifting, skim speeders allowing sideways navigation, and speeder-bikes providing high speed with less control. The game includes galactic tours with branching paths and upgrade choices, emphasizing mechanics like drifting, boosting, and aggressive speed bursts. Players can engage in takedowns and use abilities such as shields and flamethrowers. Races require players to place in the top ranks, with elimination races disqualifying the slowest pilots. Players earn credits and tokens for upgrades and cosmetics, even in defeat. The game features a captivating atmosphere with interactions among a colorful cast of rival racers and includes both multiplayer and a single-player roguelike mode. Further details on multiplayer features will be revealed closer to the release.

Tech Optimizer

August 11, 2026

Fake popular sites offer a free app, instead take over PCs

A fraudulent website mimicking CNN's homepage is promoting a fake "CNN app" that is not affiliated with CNN. This site, along with others impersonating brands like Avast and Stremio, distributes a legitimate remote management tool called O&O Syspectr, which can grant attackers remote access to victims' computers. The installers for these counterfeit apps share the same account ID, indicating they are linked to the same malicious source. Users are misled into downloading these installers, which appear legitimate but allow unauthorized access to their systems. O&O Software has responded by disabling certain features for free accounts and monitoring for abuse. Users are advised to only download software from official sources and verify installer details before execution.

AppWizard

August 11, 2026

Samsung users, check for these three Android system app updates

Samsung users can check for software updates by navigating to the Settings menu, while app updates can be found in the Galaxy Store and Google Play Store. Not all app updates will automatically appear; users may need to manually visit app listings. Recent updates include Android System Intelligence (version 961698966), Android System WebView (version 150.0.7871.181), and Private Compute Services (version 960885322). Google has not disclosed specific changes for these updates. Generally, updates focus on bug fixes, performance improvements, security enhancements, new features for web content display, on-device intelligent features, and privacy-focused processing of sensitive data. To update, users can follow: Settings > Apps > Android System Intelligence/Android System WebView/Private Compute Services > App details in store > Update.

AppWizard

August 11, 2026

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls First Update 1.002.002 Applies Performance Improvemednts on All Platforms on August 10

ARC System Works has released its first post-release patch for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, identified as update 1.002.002 for PS5, focusing on performance enhancements and bug fixes. Key updates include reduced CPU usage during startup and audio processing, resolution of performance drops caused by audio input checks, fixes for frame rate drops at certain resolutions, and various bug fixes related to settings and online lobby functionality. PC players are advised to warm up shaders and benefit from improved auto graphics quality detection. The game has received mixed reviews on Steam due to performance issues.

AppWizard

August 11, 2026

New PC app lets you play your PS5 games without the need for a console

Asobi: Remote Play is an upcoming app currently in beta testing that allows PC gamers to stream PS5 games directly on Steam devices like the Steam Deck and Steam Machine, making console ownership optional. The app supports streaming from PS4 or PS5 consoles with quality options up to 1080p at 60fps, depending on whether users choose a free or paid version. It enables remote streaming of select games, allowing access to titles like Demon’s Souls, Astro Bot, and Saros, but requires an active PlayStation Plus Premium membership for streaming. The free version streams at 1080p and 30fps, while the paid version offers HDR video at 1080p and 60fps, potential 4K upscaling, and additional features like manual bitrate control and low-latency modes. Users can sign up for beta testing on Steam, but the full release date is not yet announced.