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December 28, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Even more winter sales and daily freebies

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of Hot Wheels Unleashed, a racing game developed by Milestone, which features drifting mechanics and a customizable track builder. The giveaway ends at 8 AM PT on December 28. The Steam Winter Sale is ongoing, providing substantial discounts on thousands of titles. The GOG store is also running a winter sale, offering a free copy of The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav along with other discounted games.

AppWizard

December 28, 2024

Tips for finding inspiration for your next Minecraft project

Minecraft players can find inspiration for building projects by exploring creations on platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and Pinterest. Popular media, such as movies and TV shows, can also provide ideas, as seen in the recreation of the Shiganshina District from Attack on Titan. To start a project, players should select a captivating scene or structure and analyze its features, focusing on shape and scale. Planning the design, experimenting with building materials, and paying attention to detail, such as incorporating windows and lighting, can enhance builds. Landscaping elements like hills and gardens can create a cohesive environment. While drawing inspiration from others is helpful, developing a unique style is important for originality.

AppWizard

December 25, 2024

8 best free-to-play games on Steam

Steam offers a selection of free-to-play games, including: 1. Counter-Strike 2 - A team-based first-person shooter featuring battles between terrorists and counter-terrorists, enhanced by the Source 2 engine. 2. Marvel Rivals - A team-based PVP game with 6v6 battles featuring 33 Marvel heroes and villains, developed by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel. 3. The Sims 4 - A life simulation game where players create characters and design homes, now available for free with optional paid DLCs. 4. Warframe - A fast-paced game where players control biomechanical suits for ranged and melee combat, offering extensive content for free. 5. World of Tanks - A military strategy game focused on armored battles, allowing players to customize tanks from various historical periods. 6. Dota 2 - A popular MOBA game providing a competitive 5v5 experience with unique heroes, entirely free to play. 7. Fishing Planet - A fishing simulator that offers realistic gameplay with attention to detail, including weather conditions and fishing techniques. 8. Sky: Children of the Light - An adventure game emphasizing social gameplay and puzzle-solving in stunning fantasy realms.

AppWizard

December 21, 2024

Top 15 Best PC Games – December 2024

Tyler Graham is an associate writer in CNET's home energy and utilities category, a recent graduate from Seton Hall University, and has been with CNET for seven months. He has attended a White House press conference, engaged in energy product testing at CNET's Testing Labs, and authored an article on federal solar policy. His expertise includes Community Solar, State Solar Policy, Solar Cost and Accessibility, Renewable Energy, Electric Vehicles, and Home Internet for Gaming. Ajay Kumar is an editor with over a decade of experience in tech journalism, having previously worked at Newsweek, PCMag, and Digital Trends. His expertise includes consumer product reviews, buying guides, and tech news, particularly in mobile products and electrical challenges in prewar apartment buildings.

AppWizard

December 21, 2024

Android Auto is still waiting for more weather apps – nothing has changed in nearly two years

Google announced the rollout of weather applications for Android Auto and Android Automotive, starting with "Weather & Radar" in February 2023 and followed by "MyRadar" in February 2024. The initiative is part of an "early access" program launched in May 2023, which aims to create a dedicated "Weather" category on both platforms. In September 2023, Google introduced The Weather Channel app for Android Automotive, but it received lukewarm reviews. The weather app category remains in early access, and developers cannot publish weather apps for Android Auto or Android Automotive without participating in this program. There have been no significant updates or new weather app releases since mid-2023.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Google is officially opening up Android Auto to weather apps, but you don’t have to wait

Google has introduced a new category for weather apps in Android Auto and Android Automotive, allowing users to access real-time weather information based on their location or travel routes. The supported app categories now include Media (audio), Messaging, Navigation, Point of Interest (POI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Weather. For parked vehicles, additional categories like Video, Games, and Browsers are available exclusively on Android Automotive OS. The Weather category is currently in beta, limited to specific testing tracks, and aims to provide weather updates along with navigation functionalities. Early adopters of this category include "Weather & Radar" and "MyRadar Weather Radar."

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Android Auto 13.4 update rolling out, adds colorful flare with Material You accents [Gallery]

Google is rolling out Android Auto version 13.4, which incorporates its Material You design language, enhancing the visual experience with vibrant accent colors that align with users' phone settings. This update applies new accent colors to various system elements such as buttons, toggles, and backgrounds of cards and menus, extending functionality beyond music applications. Users can see these changes in the Settings menu, notifications, and notification center, but the feature does not yet apply to third-party apps. To experience the new color scheme, users must enable the setting that matches the phone’s wallpaper. There are reports of inconsistencies, with some colors not updating in real-time, necessitating a force stop of the app and reconnection to see the changes.

AppWizard

December 11, 2024

Cyberpunk 2077’s new update secretly added a Balatro-based sidequest, among other unlisted changes

CD Projekt RED released a substantial update for Cyberpunk 2077, called the 2.2 update, which includes an enhanced photo mode, new vehicles from Autofixer, and the ability to save and apply custom car coatings. Players can now have Keanu Reeves as a passenger who provides commentary. A new sidequest inspired by the roguelike game Balatro has been added, along with a treasure hunt related to Joker cards. Additional enhancements not listed in the patch notes include a new street race in Watson, new color variants for weapons, and adjustments to the counterpunch mechanic. The update raises questions about CDPR's previous statement regarding the 2.1 update being the last major one.

Winsage

December 11, 2024

Quest v72 Brings Improved Hand Tracking & Keyboard Cutout

Meta Quest v72 is being rolled out to users, featuring improved hand tracking capabilities with the upgraded Hand Tracking 2.3 model, which enhances stability, accuracy, and reduces latency. Key improvements include a more stable hand cursor, better cursor stabilization during pinching, improved pinch-and-drag responsiveness, easier hand use in confined spaces, and a new hand ray visualization. The update also introduces experimental integration with Windows 11, a passthrough cutout feature for any keyboard, automatic call captions for live transcripts during calls, a Travel Mode indicator to prevent accidental activation, a streamlined home environment that defaults to a stationary boundary, and integration of direct messaging in the Instagram app on Horizon OS.

AppWizard

December 10, 2024

Cyberpunk 2077’s surprise new update lets Keanu ride shotgun through the streets of Night City and makes some PC-specific improvements—and it’s out now

CD Projekt has released the Cyberpunk 2077 2.2 update, which includes new features for vehicle customization and photo mode enhancements. The update introduces a color-changing CrystalCoat system for various vehicles, allowing players to customize their cars. The TwinTone system enables players to scan and save vehicle color schemes. Photo mode improvements include a free drone camera, increased camera range, full collision options, a lock camera feature, precise camera control, custom aspect ratios for PC screenshots, a characters tab for spawning NPCs, adjustable lighting, a depth of field fix, and an effect intensity slider. New character customization options are available, and players are encouraged to explore Night City for hidden secrets. The update also includes quest adjustments, bug fixes, and gameplay tweaks, such as fixes for katana animations and HUD visibility issues. Phantom Liberty-specific updates address various quest-related bugs. Miscellaneous fixes include sound adjustments, voiceover corrections, and ray-traced shadow improvements. PC-specific enhancements allow for key rebinding and performance optimizations.