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Gmail, Drive, and other Google apps are getting a major icon redesign
AppWizard
April 26, 2026

Gmail, Drive, and other Google apps are getting a major icon redesign

Google is redesigning the icons for its Workspace applications, including Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, adopting a gradient style and moving away from the strict use of all four Google brand colors. The new icons feature more focused color themes, with notable changes in Calendar, which is shifting to a blue-dominant palette, and Gmail, which will maintain its 'M' envelope shape but with a vibrant gradient. Google Meet is also being visually revamped with a brighter yellow theme. The new icons have not yet started rolling out to users.
I feel like my screenshots are coming to life through the oil paintings created by ArtbyEri
AppWizard
April 26, 2026

I feel like my screenshots are coming to life through the oil paintings created by ArtbyEri

ArtbyEri is an artist who transforms gaming screenshots into oil paintings, elevating them to art pieces. Her portfolio includes works inspired by games like Valorant, Call of Duty, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. One notable painting, titled "Just 5 More Minutes," depicts a Sim from The Sims 4, capturing the relatable experience of gaming. ArtbyEri shares her creative process through TikTok videos, showcasing the transformation of colors into vibrant artworks and encouraging viewers to appreciate their own screenshots as potential art.
silver Android smartphone
AppWizard
April 26, 2026

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena review (2009)

Wes Fenlon reflects on the legacy of older video games, particularly The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, expressing nostalgia for its innovative gameplay mechanics, including stealth and melee combat. He compares its level design to that of Batman: Arkham Asylum and suggests that Riddick influenced future licensed games. Fenlon notes the unavailability of both Riddick titles in the current market and speculates that Vin Diesel could help resolve licensing issues for a revival. He describes the immersive gameplay experience, where players embody Riddick and navigate a dynamic environment filled with various types of guards. The game features a mix of stealth and conventional shooting mechanics, with a variety of weapons, including a tranquilizer gun and the Scar gun. Fenlon critiques the level design in later stages and the checkpointing system, which lacks quicksave options. Despite these flaws, he appreciates the game's adult themes and humor, highlighting its significance in video game evolution.
The Pragmata mods are starting to roll in, and thank the stars they're largely focused on the dad bod
AppWizard
April 26, 2026

The Pragmata mods are starting to roll in, and thank the stars they’re largely focused on the dad bod

Capcom's Pragmata has seen a surge in creative video game modifications, particularly focusing on the protagonist, Hugh. Modders have introduced several character skins for Hugh, including a Dead Space outfit by user FokeyT26, a Doom Guy skin from Doom: The Dark Ages, and a Master Chief skin that was previously exclusive to a deluxe edition. Additionally, players have swapped Hugh for characters from various genres, such as the protagonist of Wuthering Waves and Minecraft's Steve, and even replaced a game enemy with Shrek. The modding community continues to explore new possibilities, with characters like CJ from GTA: San Andreas and Optimus Prime also appearing in the game. Pragmata is available for .99 on Steam, and using REFramework is necessary to unlock these modifications.
Ring’s Billion-Scale Semantic Video Search with Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and pgvector
Tech Optimizer
April 26, 2026

Ring’s Billion-Scale Semantic Video Search with Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and pgvector

Users of Ring's semantic video search can quickly find specific moments in video data, such as "a dog in my backyard" or "a package delivery," using a system that employs PostgreSQL and pgvector for video data handling. The system utilizes vector embeddings to represent visual content, allowing for efficient storage and similarity searches. When a user queries a term, the system converts it into a vector to retrieve similar video frames in under two seconds. Ring's video search operates on a global scale, processing billions of read requests daily across four continents and nine AWS regions, with strict latency requirements for millions of users. Key metrics include storing 100–200 billion embeddings, generating approximately 2 billion new embeddings daily, and maintaining a data footprint of 140–150+ TB across three PostgreSQL clusters.
Modder brings playable Halo Elite to Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2
AppWizard
April 26, 2026

Modder brings playable Halo Elite to Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

Artist Skykillerr has created a mod for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 that allows players to play as a Sangheili "Elite" alien from the Halo franchise. The mod features a white "Ultra" Elite from Halo: Reach and contrasts with the "Ultramarine" faction in Space Marine. Currently, the mod is not widely available for public use.
A minor Fallout: New Vegas quest got its own ending slide because the team was transfixed by the choice where you make the NCR's worst soldiers take Psycho
AppWizard
April 25, 2026

A minor Fallout: New Vegas quest got its own ending slide because the team was transfixed by the choice where you make the NCR’s worst soldiers take Psycho

Josh Sawyer, design director at Obsidian, discussed the subjective criteria for selecting quests that receive ending slides in their RPGs, with the game's director making the final decision. Individual designers rarely advocate for their own quests to be included. He highlighted the quest "Flags of Our Foul-Ups," where NCR soldiers face dire consequences due to their incompetence. Players can use various skills or the fictional stimulant "Psycho" to influence the outcome. The team concluded that using Psycho could lead to chaos and war crimes, prompting the inclusion of ending slides that detail the soldiers' grim fate. Sawyer emphasized the importance of capturing major narrative beats in these slides, while also acknowledging the logistical challenges of creating them, including time limits and the need to illustrate and record multiple endings for companions.
Music Box in Minecraft: Cool Idea, But Do You Really Use It?
AppWizard
April 25, 2026

Music Box in Minecraft: Cool Idea, But Do You Really Use It?

A music box in Minecraft is a configuration of note blocks connected by redstone that produces sound in a specific sequence. Building one can be enjoyable initially, as players experiment with sounds to create melodies. However, interest often fades quickly, and the music becomes background noise. Players typically abandon music boxes after their novelty wears off, preferring to stick with the game's default music or play their own tunes externally. The complexity of creating longer compositions can also lead to frustration, especially in multiplayer settings where synchronization issues may arise. Most players find that engaging with a music box is worth trying at least once, but it is unlikely to become a regular part of their gameplay.
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