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AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Xbox Launches Retro Classics Collection With 50+ Activision Titles; PC App Adds Game Assist, GeForce Now Support

Xbox and Antstream Arcade have launched Retro Classics, a collection of over 50 Activision titles from the ’80s and ’90s, available to Xbox Game Pass members worldwide. Notable games in the collection include Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom!, Mech Warrior 2: 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall!, accessible on consoles, PCs, and cloud gaming devices. The collection features modern enhancements like cloud saves, achievement support, and gameplay pause/resume options, with plans to expand to over 100 titles from Activision and Blizzard in the future. Additionally, Xbox has introduced updates for PC gaming, including a revamped Game Bar with Quick Settings, an upcoming Microsoft Edge Game Assist for in-game browsing, and GeForce Now streaming integration for the Xbox app. The Xbox Rewards program has also been updated, allowing players to redeem points for customizable gift cards for various purchases.

AppWizard

May 18, 2025

Is ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Streaming on Netflix or Hulu?

A Minecraft Movie grossed nearly a billion since its release in early April and is now available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home. The film features a blend of live-action and CGI, starring Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Jack Black as Steve. It is not currently available on Netflix or Hulu, as it is a Warner Bros. production expected to transition to Max eventually. The movie may start streaming on Max around early July 2025, but this has not been officially confirmed.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

News Weekly: Android Show’s I/O edition, Google teases smart glasses, Nothing Phone 3 is on the way, and more

Google I/O is set to begin on May 20th at the Shoreline Amphitheater in California, with live updates from Android Central. Google has revealed advancements including Gemini, Material 3 Expressive, and enhanced safety tools. Gemini will integrate across the Android ecosystem for a hands-free AI experience. Material 3 Expressive will enhance the user interface in Android 16, focusing on five design components. Wear OS 6 will receive a visual refresh. New warning systems in Android's caller and Google Messages will combat fraud, while the Find My Device feature will evolve into Find Hub with improved tracking capabilities. Warner Bros. Discovery will rebrand Max back to HBO Max this summer, marking the second rebranding in three years. Nothing's Phone 3 is set to launch this summer, priced around £800. Samsung introduced a limited-edition Galaxy Ring in South Korea, featuring a new colorway.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

‘Murderbot,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Duster,’ and the best to stream this weekend

Apple TV+ has released a new sci-fi series titled "Murderbot," adapted from Martha Wells’ "Murderbot Diaries." The show features Alexander Skarsgård as a self-aware cyborg tasked with protecting scientists on an uninhabited planet while secretly binge-watching a space opera. The first two episodes are now available for streaming. FX's "Welcome to Wrexham," a docuseries about a Welsh football club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, returns for its fourth season on Hulu. " Duster," an action drama set in the 1970s, stars Josh Holloway and is now streaming on Max. Amazon's "Overcompensating," a college comedy created by and starring Benito Skinner, follows a closeted freshman and his outsider friend on a journey of self-discovery, with all eight episodes available on Prime Video. "The Brutalist," a historical drama starring Adrien Brody, is now streaming on Max after winning three Academy Awards. The Apple TV+ documentary "Deaf President Now!" recounts a 1988 protest at Gallaudet University for a Deaf president, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim. "The Quilters," a documentary short about incarcerated men making quilts for foster children, is available on Netflix. The "Minecraft Movie," featuring Jack Black, is now available for purchase on Amazon. Disney's live-action "Snow White" can now be watched on VOD platforms despite previous controversies surrounding its production.

TrendTechie

May 16, 2025

Spotify Owned uTorrent Before BitTorrent Inc. Acquired It * TorrentFreak

Spotify is preparing for its listing on the New York Stock Exchange, with connections to Ludvig Strigeus, the developer of uTorrent, who was instrumental in Spotify's early development. Spotify once owned uTorrent, which it acquired in 2006 before selling it to BitTorrent Inc. shortly after. Strigeus's stake in Spotify is reportedly valued at over a billion Kroner, making him a multi-millionaire. Spotify launched its beta version in 2008 as an alternative to music piracy and has since become a billion-dollar enterprise, converting millions of users into paying customers. Initially, Spotify's service included a significant file-sharing aspect, utilizing P2P connections for streaming and incorporating pirate MP3s in its beta release. The acquisition of uTorrent provided crucial funding for Spotify's development.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Comes to Digital, But When Will The ‘Minecraft’ Movie Be Streaming Free on HBO Max?

A Minecraft Movie will debut on video-on-demand on May 13 at 12 a.m. Eastern Time. Directed by Jared Hess, the film features a script by five writers and stars Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks, with Jack Black voicing the character Steve. The movie has grossed over 9 million globally, prompting Warner Bros. to extend its theatrical run. It will be available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home, with prices varying by platform. Currently, it is not on any subscription-based streaming service, but it is expected to stream on Max eventually. The exact streaming date on Max is not yet announced, but it may be available around early to mid-July 2025 based on historical patterns.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ comes to digital, but when will the ‘Minecraft’…

A Minecraft Movie will be available for purchase or rental on various digital platforms starting May 13 at 12 a.m. Eastern Time. The film, directed by Jared Hess and featuring a script by five writers, follows four human misfits in a cube-based world, with voices from Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jack Black. It has grossed over 9 million globally, leading Warner Bros. to extend its theatrical run. The film will be priced at .99 to buy and .99 to rent on Amazon Prime, with a 48-hour rental window. It is not currently available on subscription streaming services but is expected to stream on Max in early to mid-July 2025, based on previous release patterns.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Razer’s new app offers yet another way to play PC games on your phone

Razer PC Remote Play is currently in beta within the Razer Cortex application and serves as a remote access solution for gaming, allowing users to stream their entire PC display or specific games. It is compatible with Razer’s Kishi series of mobile controllers and optimizes bandwidth usage by adjusting to the phone's resolution and refresh rate. However, users must be on the same local network as the host PC to connect, and attempts to connect over a mobile network may fail. Alternative solutions like Steam’s streaming service and Nvidia’s GeForce Now are available for remote gaming access. The app is noted for being stable among dedicated driver programs for gaming accessories but may not meet user experience expectations. Users not interested in Razer’s mobile controllers may want to explore other options before using Razer PC Remote Play.

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%.