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The next big Arc Raiders update isn't until October, but some serious stash relief lands next week
AppWizard
May 14, 2026

The next big Arc Raiders update isn’t until October, but some serious stash relief lands next week

Embark Studios is shifting its development strategy for Arc Raiders from a monthly update cycle to biannual major updates, with the first scheduled for October 2026. This change aims to allow for deeper game enhancements while maintaining regular live updates and support. The upcoming October update, titled Frozen Trail, will introduce the largest map to date, new progression goals, enhancements to the skill tree, and a new trader at level 25 offering unique rewards and extra stash space. The update will also explore the lore of the Arc and address community inquiries.
New updates to Edge across desktop and mobile
Winsage
May 14, 2026

New updates to Edge across desktop and mobile

Edge has introduced enhancements to improve the transition from research to planning on desktop and mobile platforms. Key features include Copilot's ability to reason across multiple open tabs, providing relevant answers based on browsing history, and enabling hands-free browsing through Voice and Vision functionalities. The new tab page and Journeys feature are now available, helping users resume activities seamlessly. The Edge mobile app has been updated to include desktop features, simplifying tab management and allowing Copilot to assist with current browsing context. Users can share screens for hands-free dialogue, and the redesigned new tab page consolidates chat, search, and browsing. Copilot can leverage browsing history for tailored answers and has introduced long-term memory for referencing past interactions. New productivity tools include Study and Learn mode, Writing Assistant, interactive quizzes, and the ability to convert tabs into podcasts. Customization options allow users to tailor their experience, while Microsoft ensures user data security. Copilot features are accessible across all supported markets on Edge for Windows, Mac, and mobile, with existing users receiving priority access to new features.
93 Percent Of Capcom's Game Sales Are Digital And The Company Expects That Number To Grow
AppWizard
May 14, 2026

93 Percent Of Capcom’s Game Sales Are Digital And The Company Expects That Number To Grow

Capcom reported that 93 percent of its total game sales were digital for the fiscal year from March 2025 to March 2026, a rise from 90 percent in the previous two years and 75 percent in 2022. The company has achieved nine consecutive years of record profits, driven by new titles and established franchises. Digital sales growth is largely attributed to an increase in PC gaming, with PC sales rising from 33 percent in 2022 to 54.5 percent in fiscal 2026. Capcom forecasts digital sales will reach 95.5 percent of total sales by next year. Despite the shift to digital, physical sales still accounted for seven percent of total sales, translating to over 4 million copies sold globally.
Microsoft is improving the responsiveness of Windows 11 with WinUI 3
Winsage
May 14, 2026

Microsoft is improving the responsiveness of Windows 11 with WinUI 3

Microsoft is advancing its Project K2 initiative to improve the Windows 11 user experience by addressing performance issues, AI features, updates, and storage use. A key aspect of this project is transitioning Windows 11 components like the Start menu and File Explorer to WinUI 3, with a focus on optimizing performance. Recent updates show that File Explorer has achieved a 41% reduction in memory allocations, a 63% decrease in transient allocations, a 45% drop in function calls, and a 25% reduction in execution time for WinUI code during launches. These enhancements are expected to be integrated into the winui3/main development branch and WinAppSDK 2.x, with some optimizations requiring applications to opt in. Microsoft is also working with various Windows teams to ensure comprehensive performance gains and has introduced a Low Latency Profile feature to boost CPU performance temporarily during application launches.
5 New Features Coming To Android Auto In 2026
AppWizard
May 14, 2026

5 New Features Coming To Android Auto In 2026

Android Auto will undergo a significant redesign in 2026, featuring a comprehensive visual overhaul that includes personal design elements, glanceable widgets, and edge-to-edge Google Maps integration using the Material 3 Expressive Google design system. The update aims to enhance the GPS experience across various screen types and introduce widget support for interactive applications on dashboard displays, promoting safer driving. Immersive navigation will shift from 2-D to 3-D views, providing clearer terrain understanding and displaying critical information for urban driving. Users will also be able to watch videos from platforms like YouTube on their car screens, with safety measures in place for when the vehicle is in motion. Popular media apps will receive visual updates, and Android Auto will integrate Gemini AI features, allowing context recognition, suggested responses, and access to vehicle information. The Magic Cue system will offer intelligent message interpretation and lane guidance using the car's cameras.
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Tech Optimizer
May 13, 2026

Databricks Syncs Postgres to Lakehouse Natively

Databricks has introduced Native Lakehouse Sync, currently in public preview, which enables direct replication of data from Lakebase Postgres into Unity Catalog managed tables, simplifying data transfer without traditional pipeline complexities. This feature operates natively within Lakebase, utilizing its Write-Ahead-Log (WAL) and requiring minimal setup time. It does not negatively impact Postgres performance or incur additional costs, and schema changes are automatically propagated. Native Lakehouse Sync supports agent-first development by scaling down when idle and integrating monitoring functions. Data transferred to Unity Catalog is immediately accessible for AI-native analytics and benefits from unified governance features. Every data operation is captured as SCD Type 2 history by default, facilitating compliance and audit processes. The setup of Lakebase and activation of sync is quick, allowing existing and future tables to be available in Unity Catalog within a minute.
Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7 patch notes: Friends List, Music Disc, and more
AppWizard
May 13, 2026

Minecraft 26.2 Snapshot 7 patch notes: Friends List, Music Disc, and more

Mojang has released the seventh snapshot for Minecraft Java Edition 26.2, introducing several new features: - A Friends List has been added, accessible via a new button and keybind ("O"), with tabs for managing friends and pending requests. Player presence is indicated, and notifications for friend request activities are included. Privacy settings can be managed in Online Options, though there are known desynchronization issues. - Players can now convert singleplayer worlds to online multiplayer through a new Multiplayer Options screen, offering two connection methods: Invite to World and Request to Join World. The previous Open to LAN screen has been replaced. - A new music disc titled Bounce by fingerspit is available in Mineshaft Chest Minecarts in Sulfur Cave biomes, along with five new background music tracks and activated biome music for Sulfur Caves. - Changes to Potent Sulfur include randomized geyser eruption times and the ability to erupt when a Lava block is placed underneath. Noxious Gas can spread through non-collidable blocks, and erupting Potent Sulfur can propel entities. - Bug fixes include resolving game crashes during legacy world upgrades, addressing issues with Wardens and Sulfur Spikes, enabling bucketed Sulfur Cubes to despawn, and correcting the TNT explosion advancement trigger.
Linux gains more critical Windows apps ... 3D Movie Maker and Space Cadet Pinball
Winsage
May 13, 2026

Linux gains more critical Windows apps … 3D Movie Maker and Space Cadet Pinball

Several notable Windows applications, including Space Cadet Pinball and Microsoft 3D Movie Maker, have been successfully ported to Linux. Space Cadet Pinball, originally part of the Microsoft Plus Pack for Windows 95, has been decompiled and rebuilt, now available across 14 platforms, including Linux, thanks to Muzychenko Andrey. The source code for Microsoft 3D Movie Maker was released by Microsoft, and a new fork has been developed by Mark Cave-Ayland and Ben Stone, enabling it to run on Linux. Their project also includes bug fixes, 64-bit compatibility, and builds for ARM64 Windows, with plans for a Raspberry Pi version.
Nine Enterprise Security Solutions Certified in AV-Comparatives 2026 EDR Detection Validation Test
Tech Optimizer
May 13, 2026

Nine Enterprise Security Solutions Certified in AV-Comparatives 2026 EDR Detection Validation Test

AV-Comparatives conducted the 2026 EDR Detection Validation Test, certifying nine enterprise solutions for their detection capabilities. The certified products include Bitdefender GravityZone Business Security Enterprise, ESET PROTECT Elite, Fortinet FortiEDR, G DATA 365 | MXDR, Genian Insight E, Kaspersky EDR Expert (on-premises), ManageEngine Endpoint Central with EDR, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Pro, and Sangfor Athena AI-Native EPP. The evaluation focused on the effectiveness, consistency, and usability of detection capabilities, providing a clear overview of each product's performance in a realistic 14-stage Advanced Persistent Threat scenario. The assessment ensured that results were not influenced by prevention mechanisms and highlighted the role of AI in improving detection result readability and SOC efficiency.
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