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AppWizard

September 21, 2025

All 2025 LEGO Advent Calendar sets now at Amazon lows from $25: Star Wars, Minecraft, Harry Potter, Frozen, more

The LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar is now available at a reduced price, reflecting a 15% discount, making it the lowest price tracked. It includes 24 daily surprises, featuring eight minifigures: Alex, Steve, a Creeper, a drowned, a stray, a snow golem, a zombie, and a Santa villager, along with 300 pieces in total. The set is designed for children aged 7 and up and encourages imaginative play by allowing kids to create their own Minecraft winter village.

AppWizard

September 19, 2025

Discord, Steam, Twitch and Reddit bosses called to testify before US Congress

Leaders of major digital platforms, including Humam Sakhnini from Discord, Gabe Newell from Valve, Dan Clancy from Twitch, and Steve Huffman from Reddit, are scheduled to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on October 8th. This hearing follows the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, raising concerns about online radicalization. Committee chair James Comer described the incident as a "politically motivated assassination" and emphasized the need for Congress to oversee online platforms that may facilitate political violence. The inquiry will focus on the responsibility of tech leaders to ensure the safety and integrity of their platforms and the measures being taken to combat radicalization.

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

Google releases new bands for Fitbit Ace LTE, including one with a Minecraft theme [Gallery]

Google has released four new band options for the Fitbit Ace LTE, including a Minecraft-themed design. This is the first expansion of band options since the device's launch last year. The new bands are priced at .99 and are available for purchase through the Google Store and Amazon. The Fitbit Ace LTE is currently offered at a promotional price of , down from its regular price of .

AppWizard

September 18, 2025

Minecraft 1.21.9 Pre-Release 1

The copper age update introduces enhancements focused on copper golems, adjustments to mannequins, and various bug fixes. Key changes include: - Copper golems can now only attempt to open adjacent chests when acting as passengers. - Notifications now use the format minecraft:notification/ instead of notification:. - The Data Pack version has been updated to 87.1. - Mannequin descriptions are now configurable, and they can accept the minecraft:profile component from spawner items. - New data fields for mannequins include pose (with valid entries such as standing, crouching, swimming, fall_flying, sleeping), immovable, description, and hidedescription. - The spawnpoint command now accepts a pitch argument, and the setworldspawn command is no longer restricted to the overworld. - The fetchprofile command provides clickable text to summon a mannequin with the resolved profile. - Modified entity data for players includes required fields for yaw, pitch, and dimension. - New context values for loot functions have been added. - Multiple bugs have been fixed, including issues with copper golems, mannequins, and game crashes. Pre-releases are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users are advised to back up their worlds before testing.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

LEGO Minecraft Rumoured January 2026 Sets

The LEGO Minecraft theme will release 16 new sets in 2026, with eight debuting on January 1, 2026. 1. Set Name: Steve's Taiga Adventure Set Number: 21583 Age Range: 6+ Piece Count: 79 Price: .99 / €9.99 / £8.99 2. Set Name: Nether Journey and End Portal Set Number: 21584 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 192 Price: .99 / €14.99 / £12.99 3. Set Name: The Chicken Farm Set Number: 21585 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 233 Price: .99 / €19.99 / £17.99 4. Set Name: The Pale Garden Set Number: 21586 Age Range: 7+ Piece Count: 243 Price: .99 / €19.99 / £17.99 5. Set Name: The Zombie Dungeon Set Number: 21587 Age Range: 8+ Piece Count: 284 Price: .99 / €29.99 / £24.99 6. Set Name: The Fox Set Number: 21588 Age Range: 10+ Piece Count: 497 Price: .99 / €44.99 / £39.99 7. Set Name: Mini Biomes Set Number: 21589 Age Range: 12+ Piece Count: 797 Price: .99 / €59.99 / £54.99 8. Set Name: Wither Battle Set Number: 21590 Age Range: 8+ Piece Count: 494 Price: .99 / €64.99 / £54.99

AppWizard

September 6, 2025

OTT releases this week: Wednesday S2 Part II, A Minecraft Movie, Inspector Zende, Queen Mantis and more

A fresh wave of entertainment is set to debut on streaming platforms this week, including: 1. Wednesday Season 2 Part II - Story: Continues the story of Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy. - Cast: Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Lady Gaga - Release Date: September 3 - Platform: Netflix 2. A Minecraft Movie - Story: A group of misfits is transported to the Overworld and must find their way home. - Cast: Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers - Release Date: September 5 - Platform: JioHotstar 3. Love Con Revenge - Story: A docu-series about exposing romance fraudsters. - Cast: Cecilie Fjellhøy, Brianne Joseph - Release Date: September 5 - Platform: Netflix 4. Highest 2 Lowest - Story: A wealthy music executive faces a moral dilemma in a ransom plot. - Cast: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, Ilfenesh Hadera, Ice Spice - Director: Spike Lee - Release Date: September 5 - Platform: Apple TV+ 5. Queen Mantis Season 1 - Story: A crime thriller about a serial killer and her detective son. - Cast: Go Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon, Cho Seong-ha, Lee El - Release Date: September 5 - Platform: Netflix 6. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan - Story: A romantic drama about a blind musician and a theatre artist. - Cast: Vikrant Massey, Shanaya Kapoor - Release Date: September 5 - Platform: Z5 7. Kannappa - Story: Chronicles the journey of Bhakta Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. - Cast: Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal - Release Date: September 5 - Platform: Prime Video 8. Inspector Zende - Story: Follows Senior Inspector Madhukar Zende, known for capturing serial killer Charles Sobhraj. - Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Jim Sarbh - Release Date: September 5 - Platform: Netflix 9. Maalik - Story: A drama about the rise of a gangster in North India's underworld. - Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Manushi Chhillar, Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, Swanand Kirkire - Release Date: September 5 - Platform: Prime Video Other OTT releases include: - The Runarounds – September 1 (Prime Video) - Lilo & Stitch – September 3 (JioHotstar) - Pokémon Concierge Season 1 Part 2 – September 4 (Netflix) - Locked – September 5 (Lionsgate Play) - Dish It Out – September 5 (Prime Video) - Kammattam – September 5 (Z5) - The Paper – September 5 (JioHotstar) - Rise and Fall – September 6 (Amazon MX Player) Theatrical releases include: 1. Baaghi 4 - September 5 2. The Bengal Files - September 5 3. Dil Madharaasi - September 5 4. Ghaati - September 5 5. The Conjuring: Last Rites - September 5 6. Other films: Ufff Yeh Siyapaa, Bad Girl, Naanu Matthu Gunda 2, Splitsville - September 5.

AppWizard

September 3, 2025

Minecraft’s Success Shows the Future of Movies Is Games

Steve, the player avatar from Minecraft, has become a central figure in Hollywood's evolving blockbuster landscape due to the success of A Minecraft Movie, which outperformed all other U.S. releases in 2025, generating double the box-office revenue of Captain America: Brave New World. The film's success indicates a shift away from traditional superhero narratives towards video game adaptations, which are resonating with younger audiences. Notable films like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy’s have shown that honoring source material is crucial for success. Over 40 new films based on video game franchises are in development, including adaptations of Zelda and Ghost of Tsushima. Minecraft, with its hundreds of millions of active players, stands out in terms of engagement compared to other franchises.

AppWizard

September 1, 2025

Walmart has 25% off an exclusive 5-in-1 Lego Minecraft gift set today

Walmart is offering a Labor Day sale featuring the Lego Minecraft 5-in-1 Gift Set, originally priced at .95, now available for .00, allowing a savings of .95. The set includes five builds: Steve’s Desert Expedition, The Armory, The Nether Lava Battle, The Illager Desert Patrol, and The Lush Cave Fight, with 15 unique characters. It is designed for children aged seven and older. Walmart's sale includes various categories such as home goods, tech gadgets, and toys. Walmart+ membership costs .95 per month or annually, with a reduced rate of .47 for those on government assistance. A 30-day free trial is available for Walmart+.

AppWizard

August 29, 2025

LEGO’s 2025 Advent Calendars Are Available for Preorder, Including a New ‘Minecraft’ Set

Six new LEGO advent calendars will be released on September 1, with pre-orders currently available. The calendars include: - Star Wars Advent Calendar priced at .99, featuring characters like BB-8 as a snowman and a Jawa in a holiday sweater. - Harry Potter Advent Calendar priced at .99, featuring eight minifigures in holiday attire, including Harry Potter and Luna Lovegood, along with magical beings like Buckbeak. - Minecraft Advent Calendar priced at .99, featuring characters such as Alex, Steve, a Creeper, a zombie, and a Santa villager. - Friends Advent Calendar priced at .99, themed around a holiday sleepover. - City Advent Calendar priced at .99, embracing a traditional Christmas party atmosphere. - Frozen Advent Calendar priced at .99, showcasing characters like Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, along with a mini Arendelle Castle. These calendars are designed for ages 6 and up but attract a significant adult collector base, especially the Star Wars editions, which include exclusive holiday minifigures.

Winsage

August 26, 2025

Jump Start Me Up

Windows 95 celebrates its 30th anniversary, remembered for its launch event featuring Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. The Hackster community has created innovative projects inspired by the OS, including: 1. Retro Handheld PC by Changliang Li: A handheld device made from 90s components that runs Windows 95 and offers a retro gaming experience. 2. Windows Wrist Watch 2.0 by Michael Darby: A watch powered by a Raspberry Pi 3 that displays Windows 95 on a HyperPixel 4.0 screen. 3. Windows 95-Themed Vape by Jason Gin: A vape modified to feature Windows 95 graphics, referencing the OS's infamous Blue Screen of Death and hardware issues.