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BetaBeacon

March 30, 2025

I tested game emulators on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but found a better option instead

The Vulkan API is the future of Android gaming and provides a performance boost for modern mobile GPUs. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is currently the best chip for emulation, offering steady frame rates across games and emulators.

Winsage

March 24, 2025

Amazon warns Surface Laptop 7 shoppers as Mojang unveils massive visual update to Minecraft and Microsoft leaks a potential new feature for the Xbox app on Windows 11

Amazon has reported that the Surface Laptop 7 is frequently returned by customers. Mojang has introduced a "Vibrant Visuals" update for Minecraft, enhancing the game's aesthetics while keeping its gameplay mechanics intact. Microsoft is developing a Steam filter for the Xbox app on PC, suggesting deeper integration with Steam. HP announced 25 new PCs at its Amplify conference, including the EliteStudio 8 AiO G1i and the OmniBook 7 Aero 13. The MSI Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld received a score of 4.5 out of 5 for its performance and features.

AppWizard

March 13, 2025

Red Thread Games announces mystery survival RPG Hello Sunshine for PC

Red Thread Games has announced a new project titled Hello Sunshine, a mystery survival RPG set in the remnants of a corporate empire, which will be available on PC via Steam, though no release date has been provided. Players take on the role of the last employee of a defunct corporation, navigating a desolate world while contending with environmental challenges and a giant war machine. Key features include survival mechanics, crafting, relationship building with a robot companion, resource scavenging, and the option to play solo or cooperatively. The game emphasizes uncovering the story of a broken world and the player's role within it.

Winsage

February 8, 2025

More Windows 11 patch woes, this time with mouse pointers acting up

Last week, the optional Windows 11 update KB5050094 was released to enhance USB audio playback and improve Auto HDR for gaming. However, users reported issues with the mouse cursor getting stuck in a loading animation every thirty seconds, and the previously resolved "disappearing cursor" issue has returned, affecting users in light theme mode. Additionally, File Explorer has become unresponsive, and users have faced difficulties with dialog windows and decreased performance during login. Some users experienced increased CPU, GPU, and RAM utilization while idle, leading to higher temperatures. It is advised to roll back the update if installed or to avoid it until the next comprehensive update scheduled for Patch Tuesday.

Winsage

February 8, 2025

Windows 11’s bug-fixing update is making things worse

Microsoft is facing challenges with stability in Windows 11 24H2, particularly after the release of update KB5050094 on January 28. While this update aimed to fix various issues, it also introduced new problems, including a persistent loading cursor, freezing of File Explorer, disappearing audio devices, and disruptions during Remote Desktop sessions. Users reported performance lags, unresponsive applications, and issues upon waking from sleep mode. Many found that uninstalling the update restored normal functionality. The update is considered a preview, indicating it may not be fully polished, leading to increased instability. Users are hopeful for resolutions in the upcoming Patch Tuesday on February 11.

Winsage

February 5, 2025

Windows 11 KB5050094 has major issues, including spinning cursor on Windows 11 24H2

Windows 11 KB5050094 was released on January 28 to address the DAC audio bug but introduced several new issues. Users reported a persistent spinning cursor every thirty seconds, problems with File Explorer becoming unresponsive, and difficulties with Save As, Open, and Browse dialogs. Some users experienced audio devices disappearing in applications like Kodi, while others faced a loop of Windows attempting to reinstall the same update, particularly affecting ARM users with error 0x80070302. Hyper-V functionality was disrupted during Remote Desktop Protocol sessions, and there were rare instances of increased idle RAM usage and elevated CPU/GPU temperatures. Uninstalling the update reportedly restored normal functionality for some users. The upcoming February 2025 Patch Tuesday update is expected to address the DAC audio bug but may carry over similar issues from KB5050094.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

The Pixel Weather app just got a handy update for unit measurements

Google has updated the Pixel Weather app to version 1.0.20250106.720365328.release, introducing a dedicated page for users to select their preferred measurement units for rain, wind speed, pressure, and visibility. This update allows users to customize their measurement preferences without changing their phone’s language or regional settings. Users can access these settings by navigating to Profile icon > Pixel Weather settings > Weather units. The app, which launched with the Pixel 9 in August 2024, has received positive feedback for its design and weather summaries. The update is being rolled out through the Play Store for supported Pixel devices.

Winsage

December 28, 2024

I’ve been a Windows on Arm user for years — Snapdragon X Elite has changed everything

The author has been using Arm-based computers, specifically an M1 Mac Mini and a Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Windows two-in-one PC, and has found Apple's silicon consistently impressive while Microsoft's offerings have lagged. In April 2024, Microsoft introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chipsets, enhancing the compatibility layer for applications on Windows on Arm through a new emulator called Prism, which matches the efficiency of Apple's Rosetta 2. Testing the Honor MagicBook 14 Art, powered by the Snapdragon X Elite, revealed significant improvements, including native support for previously struggling applications like Google Drive and ExpressVPN. The MagicBook features a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite, offering seamless application launch and multitasking without the random freezes seen in earlier models. Its thermal performance is commendable, achieving around ten hours of usage in "Balanced" mode. The device also includes a Neural Processing Unit for enhanced AI capabilities. Compatibility advancements allow mainstream applications to run natively, and upcoming Windows updates promise to expand this further. The MagicBook 14 Art is priced at approximately ,750, featuring 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a detachable webcam for privacy. Despite the progress, the market for Snapdragon X computers remains niche, and Qualcomm's disputes with Arm could impact future sales.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

iBuyPower’s Y40 pre-built gaming PC is powerful, and a great deal at $999

The iBuyPower Y40 model is available for ,099 at Walmart and features an RTX 4070 graphics card, which retails for approximately 0, and an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, typically priced around 0. It includes a robust motherboard, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM at 5,200 MHz, an all-in-one liquid cooling system, and a 700 W 80+ Gold power supply. The package also comes with a wired RGB keyboard and mouse. The Y40 is designed for 1080p gaming and can handle 1440p, with Nvidia’s DLSS AI upscaling technology enhancing performance.

Winsage

December 9, 2024

Windows 11 for Arm can run natively on specific Android smartphones — the test device heats up very fast, and battery life substantially decreases

User anh0l demonstrated running Windows 11 on Arm from a Xiaomi Poco X3 smartphone, which retains a split partition for Android and has a functioning UEFI. Users reported touchscreen control issues, particularly with inverted functionality on the right side, and temperature spikes reaching approximately 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) during testing. Other Android smartphones have also experienced similar temperature levels. The Xiaomi Poco X3 can run Valve's retired Source engine at 30 FPS but struggles with Source 2-based Counter-Strike 2. Compatibility is better with Snapdragon 800 Series or newer CPUs, while older models are less effective. The shared architecture between Snapdragon CPUs in Windows Arm laptops and Android devices allows for this crossover, though driver support is incomplete. Despite high temperatures, anh0l claims the experience "runs flawlessly," with web browsing and basic Blender animations functioning smoothly at 120 Hz, impacting battery life and device temperature.