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AppWizard

January 7, 2026

The UK box office had its best year since COVID in 2025

The U.K. box office generated £1.07 billion in 2025, marking its most successful year since the COVID-19 pandemic, though still 21 percent below pre-COVID levels. The top ten films of the year were all sequels, remakes, or adaptations, with "A Minecraft Movie" leading at £56.8 million. Other top films included "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" (£46.3 million), "Wicked: For Good" (£45.8 million), "Lilo & Stitch" (£37.3 million), and "Jurassic World Rebirth" (£36.1 million). Notably, no superhero films made the top half of the chart for the first time since 2020. Gen Z audiences showed a 25 percent increase in cinema attendance in 2025.

AppWizard

December 18, 2025

The Best PC Game of 2025

In 2025, PC gaming showcased a diverse range of titles, with the IGN team voting on the top five games. Honorable mentions included Europa Universalis 5 and Anno 117: Pax Romana in the strategy genre, as well as first-person shooters like Doom: The Dark Ages, Arc Raiders, and Battlefield 6. The indie scene thrived with games such as Ball x Pit, Megabonk, and Monster Train 2. The runner-up titles were: - Hollow Knight: Silksong, known for its difficulty, stunning visuals, and engaging narrative. - Blue Prince, a roguelike puzzler that combines unpredictability with skillful gameplay. - Hades 2, recognized as the best action game of 2025, expanding on its predecessor's legacy with new features. - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, an expansive RPG with meaningful choices and consequences. The winner of the Best PC Game of 2025 was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a French RPG with innovative turn-based combat and a polished launch.

TrendTechie

December 15, 2025

Торренте — Бетис: прогнозы 3 декабря 2025

“Бетис” won the derby against “Sevilla” with a score of 2-0. Head coach Manuel Pellegrini may rest key players in the upcoming Copa del Rey match against “Torrente,” where he might field reserves and young talents. “Torrente” is struggling in the fourth tier of Spanish football, with only two wins in 13 matches and defensive issues at home. Pellegrini has extended his contract with “Betis” until summer 2027, and the team is currently in the top five of La Liga. “Betis” recently won a Copa del Rey match against “Palma del Rio” 7-1 and previously won the tournament in the 2021/22 season. Starting lineups for the match include several unavailable players due to injuries. Predictions suggest a likely victory for “Betis” with a handicap of -2.5, and a possibility of both teams scoring. An exact score prediction is 1:5 in favor of “Betis.”

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

Steam’s most widely used GPU is less powerful than you’d think, but new survey shows RTX 50-series is catching up

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has become the most popular graphics card among gamers, frequently topping survey responses due to its availability in well-priced laptops under ,000, allowing for a solid 1080p gaming experience. The laptop version of the 4060 has surpassed its desktop counterpart, indicating a shift towards more portable gaming solutions. Additionally, the RTX 5070 is gaining popularity, currently ranking as the 11th most common card and potentially moving into the top five by the start of the new year. Most gamers continue to use 16GB or 32GB of RAM, and there is a growing trend of players transitioning to Windows 11, influenced by Microsoft's updates.

AppWizard

November 17, 2025

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC Performance Analysis

Activision has released Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, utilizing the IW Engine. Performance benchmarks were conducted using high-end hardware, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and various graphics cards such as the AMD Radeon RX 6900XT and NVIDIA RTX 4090, on a Windows 10 system. The game features over 300 customizable settings for PC gamers and supports Intel XeSS and AMD FSR 4.0. Ray Tracing is available in Multiplayer and Zombies modes but not in the Campaign. All tested GPUs achieved over 60 FPS at 1080p on maximum settings, with AMD hardware showing superior performance. At 1440p, most GPUs maintained smooth gameplay, except for the NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti. At Native 4K, the top five GPUs exceeded 60 FPS, with AMD GPUs performing well against NVIDIA counterparts. The game has visual appeal but suffers from pop-in issues and inconsistent texture quality. Gameplay is smooth with minimal stuttering and responsive controls. Overall, the game performs well across various PC configurations, though its visual quality may not meet franchise expectations.

AppWizard

November 5, 2025

Beware: 239 Dangerous Android Apps Found on Google Play with 40M+ Installs

Cybersecurity threats targeting mobile devices and critical infrastructure have significantly increased, with Zscaler's research revealing that 239 malicious Android applications on the Google Play Store have been downloaded 42 million times. The energy sector has experienced a 387% rise in cyberattacks compared to the previous year. Malicious applications often disguise themselves as legitimate tools, exploiting user trust, especially in hybrid and remote work environments. There has been a 67% year-over-year increase in Android malware transactions, with spyware and banking malware posing significant risks. The manufacturing and transportation sectors accounted for 20.2% of all observed IoT malware attacks, with a shift in focus from manufacturing to include transportation. Approximately 40% of blocked transactions were linked to the Mirai malware family, while Mozi has become the second most prevalent. Geographically, India is the top target for mobile attacks (26%), followed by the United States (15%) and Canada (14%). The U.S. also leads in IoT malware incidents at 54%. New threats include Android Void malware, affecting 1.6 million Android TV boxes, and Xnotice, a Remote Access Trojan targeting job seekers in the oil and gas industry. Adware now represents 69% of mobile threats, surpassing the Joker malware family.

AppWizard

October 31, 2025

5 apps I recommend you use instead of Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a free tool that integrates with other Google services like Gmail, Drive, and Tasks, and recently added integration with Gemini for creating calendar entries. However, it lacks visual appeal, does not support natural language processing for date and time input, and raises data privacy concerns among users. Proton Calendar offers end-to-end encryption for privacy, a simple design with purple accents, and limited third-party integrations, with a free version allowing three calendars and a subscription for more features. Notion Calendar integrates with existing Notion databases, supports shared calendars and scheduling links, and offers pop-up notifications, but is most beneficial for Notion users. Any.do combines task management with calendar functionality, integrates with major calendar providers, and has a user-friendly design, though some features require a premium plan. Business Calendar 2 features a professional design, includes a dedicated Birthday view, integrates a Tasks section, and offers a customizable floating action button, with a free version and a premium subscription for additional features. One Calendar supports various calendar services, has a unique task management system requiring a separate app, and allows for custom themes, with both free and premium versions available.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

95% of Internet users already use messaging apps: the most universal digital habit

Over 94.5% of global internet users engage with chat applications monthly, making messaging the most prevalent digital activity. The top three motivations for online activity are searching for information (62.8%), staying in touch with friends and family (60.2%), and following news and events (55%). Messaging aligns with maintaining connections and accessing real-time information, resulting in a consistent engagement rate of around 95% among users. Young adults aged 25 to 34 have over 96% participation in messaging apps. As of February 2025, the most popular messaging apps are WhatsApp (over 2 billion monthly active users), WeChat (1.38 billion), Facebook Messenger (947 million), Snapchat (850 million), and QQ (562 million). WhatsApp had over 35 million downloads in August 2025, followed by Telegram (28 million) and Snapchat (27 million). In-app purchase revenue shows Snapchat leading with over 0 million per month, while Telegram and LINE generate approximately million each. Countries like Nigeria, Morocco, Ghana, and South Africa report nearly 100% monthly engagement with messaging platforms, while Mexico and Brazil surpass 98%. In the U.S., Facebook Messenger (60%) leads, followed by FaceTime, iMessage, and WhatsApp. WhatsApp had 3.24 billion unique mobile users by June 2025, with users in Indonesia and Brazil spending over 24 hours per month on the app. In emerging markets, it serves as a platform for video calls, news sharing, money transfers, and shopping. Trends in mobile messaging include 35.5% of internet users engaging in video calls, with Nigeria leading at 75%. Telegram has over 12 million premium subscribers, and digital communities like Discord are thriving. Microsoft Teams has 320 million daily active users, and Zoom remains significant for virtual meetings. In digital commerce, 32% of shoppers start their search on Google or other search engines, 29% on marketplaces, and 8% directly on social media, with Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok being key platforms for in-app shopping.

Winsage

October 23, 2025

PC market claws back thanks to Windows 10’s demise

Global PC shipments increased by 8.1 percent year-on-year in Q3 2025, driven by the impending end of support for Windows 10 and strategic inventory adjustments due to evolving U.S. import tariffs. Lenovo's shipments rose by 17.4 percent, HP's by 10.3 percent, Apple’s by 14.9 percent, and Asus reported a 14.1 percent annual increase. Dell experienced a slight decline of 0.9 percent compared to the previous year. The top five vendors now hold nearly three-quarters of the global PC market. Analysts predict a significant transformation in the industry with the introduction of AI-capable PCs starting in 2026, although current demand is primarily influenced by the need to upgrade from Windows 10. AI PCs are currently seen as more of a prestige item, with mass shipments of new AI-centric processors expected to begin in late 2026.

Winsage

October 18, 2025

Windows 10 end-of-support boosts global PC shipment growth

Microsoft's end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 has led to an 8.2% increase in global PC shipments in Q3 2025, surpassing 69 million units. North America saw a modest growth of 1.6% year over year due to prior inventory stockpiling. Geopolitical challenges have tempered consumer demand, with many delaying purchases. The AI PC segment is expected to grow to 31% of total shipments in 2025, up from 15% in 2024. Only 39% of surveyed enterprises reported refreshing or upgrading their PCs, and 18% plan to continue using Windows 10 beyond the deadline. The top five PC vendors—Lenovo, HP, Dell, Apple, and ASUS—reported increased shipments, with Lenovo achieving a 16.6% growth rate. Microsoft plans to enhance Windows 11 PCs with AI capabilities, while Apple launched a new MacBook Pro with the M5 chip for AI workflows.