streaming service Archives

Winsage

March 16, 2025

7 forgotten Windows apps that somehow still exist

WinAmp, foobar2000, and RealPlayer were once essential media players but have seen a decline in popularity due to improvements in Windows Media Player and the rise of streaming services. Foobar2000 and RealPlayer still appeal to a niche audience. Napster, originally a peer-to-peer file sharing service, has transformed into a legitimate music streaming service after facing legal challenges. TeamSpeak, once favored in the gaming community for voice chat, has been overshadowed by Discord but remains operational with ongoing updates. Netscape Navigator was a leading web browser that declined with the rise of Internet Explorer and was discontinued in 2008, but has been reintroduced as a Chromium-based browser by AOL. WordPerfect was a dominant word processing software in the late 80s and early 90s but lost market share to Microsoft Word; it continues to exist as an office suite. WinZip, once the preferred file compression tool, has seen its relevance decline due to native ZIP support in Windows and free alternatives like 7-Zip; it is now owned by Corel. WindowBlinds, a customization tool for Windows, has been updated for Windows 11 but lacks the popularity it once had, reflecting a trend towards less customizable operating systems.

AppWizard

March 13, 2025

Google is turning its Play Games app for PC into a Steam competitor

Google announced that its Play Games app for PC will now support native PC games, expanding its platform to include these titles alongside Android games. This development was revealed at the 2025 Game Developers Conference, where Google stated its commitment to connecting mobile game developers with a larger PC player base. The program will open to all native PC games within the year, and Google plans to provide developers with tools to simplify in-app purchases, enhance security, and offer an earnback of up to 15%.

Winsage

March 11, 2025

Microsoft March 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 7 zero-days, 57 flaws

Microsoft released security updates on March 2025 Patch Tuesday, addressing 57 vulnerabilities, including six classified as critical related to remote code execution. The vulnerabilities are categorized as follows: 23 Elevation of Privilege, 3 Security Feature Bypass, 23 Remote Code Execution, 4 Information Disclosure, 1 Denial of Service, and 3 Spoofing. The updates specifically address six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability. The zero-day vulnerabilities include: 1. CVE-2025-24983 - Elevation of Privilege in Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem. 2. CVE-2025-24984 - Information Disclosure in Windows NTFS. 3. CVE-2025-24985 - Remote Code Execution in Windows Fast FAT File System Driver. 4. CVE-2025-24991 - Information Disclosure in Windows NTFS. 5. CVE-2025-24993 - Remote Code Execution in Windows NTFS. 6. CVE-2025-26633 - Security Feature Bypass in Microsoft Management Console. The publicly disclosed zero-day is: - CVE-2025-26630 - Remote Code Execution in Microsoft Access. A comprehensive list of resolved vulnerabilities includes various CVE IDs and their respective titles and severities, with several vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Office products, Windows components, and Azure services.

BetaBeacon

February 28, 2025

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition Netflix edition launches to offer the popular fighting game for free (with the price of admission)

Netflix has added Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition to its subscription service, allowing users to play the game on their mobile devices without ads or microtransactions.

Winsage

February 23, 2025

Microsoft Weekly: super-fast file managers for Windows 11, faster Edge, new builds, and more

Microsoft Edge has received performance improvements, particularly for lower-end devices, with the latest version 132 enhancing the user interface. Alternatives to File Explorer for Windows 10 and 11, such as File Pilot, are emerging. Support for Windows 95 has ended in a widely-used application, and Microsoft has released several updates for the Windows Insider Program, including new builds for Windows 11 and 10. The Snipping Tool app has been updated to include a cropping tool for easier editing of screen recordings. Microsoft clarified that a feature to keep Microsoft Accounts always signed in will not be implemented at this time. Additionally, a significant update patched high-severity vulnerabilities in Edge, and the Edge Add-ons website has been revamped. Finalwire's AIDA64 has dropped support for Windows 95, 98, and Me. Battery Flyout has been updated to generate detailed battery reports. Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers can expect new game releases in February 2025, including titles like Avowed and EA Sports F1 24. Sea of Thieves has introduced new content in Season 15, and GTA V on PC will receive an upgrade on March 4. Xbox consoles can now support external hard drives larger than 16TB. The GeForce NOW streaming service has added new titles to its library.

AppWizard

February 22, 2025

Ex-Amazon Gaming Exec Explains Why No One Has Beaten Steam

Valve's Steam has dominated the PC gaming market for nearly two decades, despite various attempts by companies like Amazon to challenge its supremacy. Ethan Evans, former VP of Prime Gaming at Amazon, shared insights on their unsuccessful efforts to disrupt Steam, which included acquiring Reflexive Entertainment, developing a PC game store leveraging Twitch, and launching the Luna game streaming service. Other major publishers such as EA, Ubisoft, and Bethesda also failed to establish competitive storefronts. The Epic Games Store, launched in 2017, has not positioned itself as a true rival to Steam. Evans noted that Amazon underestimated the reasons consumers use Steam, which combines a store, social network, library, and trophy case. Despite criticisms of Steam, its ecosystem and features have reinforced its dominance, while alternatives have struggled to gain traction.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Apple TV App Now Available on Android Devices

The Apple TV app is now available for download on Google Play for Android mobile devices, including phones, tablets, and foldables. Users can access Apple TV+ content, including award-winning series and films, as well as the MLS Season Pass for Major League Soccer. The app features a user-friendly interface, allowing subscribers to access their accounts via Google Play. Key features include a "Continue Watching" option, a watchlist, and offline viewing capabilities. The app supports smooth streaming over Wi-Fi or cellular connections. The content library includes popular series such as "Severance," "Ted Lasso," and films like "CODA." The MLS Season Pass provides access to all MLS matches without blackouts, with the 2025 season starting on February 22. Apple TV+ will also feature Friday Night Baseball and new Sunday Night Soccer matchups. Since its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ has received numerous awards, totaling 538 wins and 2,553 nominations.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

The Apple TV App Comes to Android

Apple has launched the Android version of its streaming service, Apple TV+, nearly four years after its initial release in November 2019. The Apple TV app is now available globally on Google Play, allowing Android users to access Apple TV+ and the MLS Season Pass on various devices. Key features include Continue Watching, Watchlist, and Offline Viewing. The app supports smooth streaming over Wi-Fi and cellular connections. Android users can subscribe to Apple TV+ and access original programming, including series like "Severance," "Slow Horses," and "Ted Lasso," as well as films such as "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "CODA." The service also includes Friday Night Baseball and will introduce Sunday Night Soccer in 2025.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Powerbeats Pro 2 hands-on review, Android Apple TV app launches

- The Apple TV app is set to arrive on Android devices, expanding Apple's streaming service accessibility. - Apple has partnered with Alibaba to advance artificial intelligence initiatives in China. - Apple has introduced a feature allowing users to merge their Apple Accounts for a streamlined experience. - The new Powerbeats Pro includes heart rate monitoring capabilities, appealing to fitness enthusiasts. - Announce Notifications in CarPlay aims to improve driver safety by allowing notifications without distraction. - The Sports app has added NASCAR coverage to enhance its sports content offerings. - The UK government has taken a controversial stance on encryption, raising privacy and security concerns.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

The Apple TV app is now available on Android

The Apple TV app is now available on Google Play for Android mobile device users, allowing access to Apple Original series and films on Apple TV+, as well as the MLS Season Pass for Major League Soccer content. The app features a user-friendly interface, subscription options through Google Play, a seven-day free trial, and functionalities like Continue Watching and Watchlist. Android users can stream a variety of content, including popular series such as Severance and Ted Lasso, and films like CODA. The MLS Season Pass offers access to all MLS matches and exclusive content. Apple TV+ has won 538 awards and received 2,553 nominations since its launch on November 1, 2019.