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AppWizard

October 29, 2025

PUBG creator’s roguelike survival game with machine learning-generated worlds hits Steam early access next month – the first step toward “realistic Minecraft” for “millions of players”

PlayerUnknown Productions, an independent studio, will launch its first title, Prologue: Go WayBack, on November 20, entering early access on Steam. This single-player survival game features roguelike elements and is the first part of a trilogy envisioned by Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, who aims to create a dynamic survival ecosystem called Project Artemis. Prologue: Go WayBack includes challenging first-person survival mechanics and a free roam mode. The development of this game is part of a larger initiative to create a technology platform for large-scale emergent play, utilizing a proprietary engine called Melba.

Tech Optimizer

October 7, 2025

MENXTT NG, Kecaam Tech To Bundle Bitdefender Antivirus On Devices

MENXTT NG has formed a strategic partnership with Kecaam Technologies Limited to enhance digital security for consumers in Nigeria. The collaboration will see MENXTT NG bundle Bitdefender Antivirus software with every laptop and tablet purchased through its platform, ensuring that devices arrive equipped with protection against malware and other online threats. This initiative aims to provide customers with a secure digital experience and reflects MENXTT NG's commitment to integrating cybersecurity with high-quality tech products. The partnership addresses the increasing cyber risks faced by consumers and positions MENXTT NG as a leader in the Nigerian tech retail market.

BetaBeacon

February 3, 2025

You Will Soon Be Able to Play Windows PC Games on Xiaomi’s Tablets

Xiaomi is testing the WinPlay Engine on the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, which results in only a 2.9 percent GPU performance loss when playing games. The engine is built on Xiaomi's HyperCore technology platform, which aims to enhance performance, graphics, network, and security.

Tech Optimizer

August 27, 2024

pgEdge: $10 Million Raised To Advance Distributed PostgreSQL Platform

pgEdge has secured a million investment led by Rally Ventures, with contributions from Sands Capital Ventures and Grotech Ventures, to enhance its distributed PostgreSQL technology. It is the only fully distributed PostgreSQL database that is open-source and based on standard PostgreSQL, featuring multi-master replication technology for reduced latency and high availability. Ben Fried, former CIO of Google, has joined pgEdge's Board of Directors. The company has experienced strong revenue growth and has onboarded notable customers, including the European Parliament, Jobot, Enquire.ai, Qube RT, and Kobold Metals.

Tech Optimizer

August 27, 2024

pgEdge, Inc. Secures $10 Million Investment to Propel Growth and Innovation in Distributed PostgreSQL for High Availability and Low Latency

pgEdge, Inc. has secured a million investment led by Rally Ventures, with contributions from Sands Capital Ventures and Grotech Ventures, to enhance its distributed PostgreSQL technology. The company is the sole provider of a fully distributed PostgreSQL database that is open-source and based on standard PostgreSQL. pgEdge's multi-master replication technology reduces latency and ensures high availability for critical applications. Ben Fried, former Chief Information Officer of Google, has been appointed to pgEdge's Board of Directors. The company has experienced strong revenue growth and has onboarded clients such as the European Parliament and Jobot. pgEdge is headquartered in Northern Virginia and focuses on enabling developers to build distributed database applications.

AppWizard

July 11, 2024

Why Japan wants to acquire LINE messenger app

- Line, a popular technology platform in Japan, is currently in a struggle for ownership between SoftBank of Japan and Naver of South Korea. - The Japanese government is pressuring Line to "review" its relationship with Naver, leading to tensions between Japan and South Korea. - The situation is similar to the TikTok drama in the US, where foreign ownership of popular apps raises concerns about national security.