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AppWizard
October 15, 2026

After Valve was criticized, devs back Steam’s refund policy by creating a 2-hour game literally called Refund This Game: “We celebrate players’ right to refund”

Mateo Covic, a developer known for Paddle Paddle Paddle, expressed frustrations about Steam's two-hour refund window, sparking scrutiny of Valve's policy. In response, developers launched a game titled Refund This Game, a first-person platformer that challenges players to navigate Steam's refund policy. The game encourages players to complete it in under two hours to earn a refund. It is priced at a promotional rate and takes inspiration from the classic rage-inducing platformer Getting Over It. Co-developer dofhouse noted that the discussion around Steam's refund policy inspired the game. Additionally, Steam recently surpassed 43 million concurrent users, an all-time high, attributed to the popularity of titles like Wardogs and Deadlock.
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AppWizard
October 11, 2026

Android 18 UI Breakdown: Deep Material You Upgrades, Progressive Blurs, and Hardware Synergy

Google is teasing the return of the Android Dev Summit, focusing on Android 18 and its visual transformation. Key upgrades include: 1. Modern Graphics: Introduction of multi-point mesh gradients and real-time progressive blurs for enhanced visual fidelity. 2. Evolved Material You: Development of tactile glassmorphism and fluid component scaling for a three-dimensional user experience. 3. App Efficiency: Stricter performance benchmarks to minimize resource-heavy background processes and ensure smooth operation. 4. Hardware Synergy: Optimizations in Android 18 designed to complement next-generation displays, particularly for the upcoming Pixel 12.
Quote of the day by Panos Panay: "To make a great product, you can't have great software without the hardware; you can't have great hardware without the software." — Can Microsoft's October 7 Surface event keep this vision alive?
Winsage
October 6, 2026

Quote of the day by Panos Panay: “To make a great product, you can’t have great software without the hardware; you can’t have great hardware without the software.” — Can Microsoft’s October 7 Surface event keep this vision alive?

This week marks the fifth anniversary of Windows 11. Microsoft will host a Surface event on October 7, focusing on the NVIDIA RTX Spark chip and the new Surface Laptop Ultra lineup. Recently, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 12-inch (Gen 2) and Surface Laptop 13-inch (Gen 2) on September 23 during Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, raising questions about the timing of these announcements. The Surface Laptop Ultra was initially revealed at Computex 2026, and further details are expected at the upcoming event, which will be streamed at 1 PM ET.
Microsoft Windows and Surface Event: What We Expect to See on Oct. 7
Winsage
October 1, 2026

Microsoft Windows and Surface Event: What We Expect to See on Oct. 7

Microsoft will host its first dedicated laptop event in two years on Wednesday in San Francisco, focusing on innovations in Windows and Surface devices. Windows 12 will not be unveiled at the event. The event will discuss how local AI will influence the future of PCs, aligning with Microsoft's AI initiatives and partnerships with chip manufacturers like Qualcomm. Key figures, including CEO Satya Nadella and Pavan Davuluri, will speak. The potential launch of the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch model powered by Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip, is anticipated, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also attending. Earlier this month, Microsoft introduced new Surface laptops with Snapdragon Elite X2 chips at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit. The computer hardware industry is experiencing rising prices due to increased manufacturing costs and demand for advanced chips, compounded by recent Windows licensing fee hikes. The event will begin at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET and can be watched via livestream on YouTube.
Postgres Women India: Driving Diversity And Innovation In Open Source
Tech Optimizer
September 28, 2026

Postgres Women India: Driving Diversity And Innovation In Open Source

Postgres Women India was launched in 2023 as a corporate social responsibility initiative under OpenSource DB, starting with 10 members and growing to over 2000 women across more than 70 countries. The community addresses the underrepresentation of women in open source and database conferences, aiming to empower, connect, and celebrate women in technology. Its core pillars include community building, nurturing future leaders, and advocating for education. The community organizes virtual and in-person meetups, mentorship programs, and collaborates with universities to enhance skills in database technologies. Key initiatives include a Career Connect Day, intensive upskill programs, and the Women for Data Summit. The community has recognized 18 women as ‘Postgres Women of the Month’ and highlighted emerging contributors. Partnerships with organizations like Google and YugaByteDB support its efforts, and it seeks further community involvement to establish local chapters and host events.
Google brings back Android Dev Summit with Android 18 ‘powerful new graphics features’ tease
AppWizard
September 25, 2026

Google brings back Android Dev Summit with Android 18 ‘powerful new graphics features’ tease

The Android Dev Summit will take place in 2026 at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, with a satellite event in London. It will feature a keynote address from Android leadership and will be organized into four tracks: AI Experiences, Android XR, Apps Foundation, and Tools and Performance. Notable sessions include one on enhancing apps with graphics features in Jetpack Compose and Android 18. The conference will also cover themes such as app integration with advanced technologies like Gemini and the Android intelligence system. The event is scheduled for October 28-29, 2026.
Motorola just gave privacy fans a big reason to consider the Signature 27
AppWizard
September 25, 2026

Motorola just gave privacy fans a big reason to consider the Signature 27

Motorola's Signature 27 will be one of the first phones powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. GrapheneOS has confirmed initial support for the Signature 27, expanding beyond Google Pixel phones. GrapheneOS is based on AOSP and focuses on privacy, with optional Google Play services running sandboxed. The Signature 27 features a revamped camera layout and includes premium enhancements such as Audio by B&O. Motorola has not disclosed the release date or pricing for the Signature 27.
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