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AppWizard

July 17, 2026

The Phocus Mobile app for Hasselblad cameras has finally arrived on Android

Phocus Mobile has launched on Android, allowing users to process, view, and export RAW photographs from smartphones and tablets. The app is compatible with Hasselblad cameras such as the X2D II 100C, X2D 100C, and 907X & CFV 100C. It features the Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS), AI-powered noise reduction, editing tools, and a photo management system. For HDR-capable devices, it processes images with full dynamic range and fine-tunes HDR highlights. The app includes Hasselblad Natural Noise Reduction (HNNR) for low-light photography, reducing noise in 100MP RAW images in about 15 to 20 seconds. Phocus Mobile offers two processing modes: Purity Mode for noise reduction and Detail Mode for capturing microtextures and fine details.

AppWizard

July 17, 2026

The best Mario Kart game gets free PC port, includes 200 tracks

Mario Kart Wiicompiled, an unofficial port of the original Mario Kart Wii, is set to be released next month by YouTuber Patchzy. This adaptation is designed for PC and features both controller and keyboard controls, moving away from the original's motion controls. Players will have access to all 32 classic tracks from Mario Kart Wii and over 200 additional tracks through the Retro Rewind feature. The port aims to maintain the original's graphics while allowing for potential enhancements, supporting uncapped framerate and 4K resolution. Mario Kart Wii was originally released in 2008, received a Metacritic score of 82/100, and sold over 37.38 million copies, making it one of the most successful titles on the Wii.

Winsage

July 17, 2026

Upgrade your PC with Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for just $35 (Orig. $400+ value)

The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle is priced at .97, down from 9.99, offering savings of over 0. The bundle includes lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro until July 19. Key features of Office 2021 include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. Windows 11 Pro features include biometric login, DirectX 12 Ultimate, Snap Layouts, Azure AD, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and BitLocker encryption. The offer is available through StackSocial, and prices are subject to change.

AppWizard

July 16, 2026

Denshattack! (PC) Review

Denshattack! is a cel-shaded trick-based 3D platformer developed by the indie studio Undercoders in Barcelona, Spain. The game features a protagonist named Emi Araki, a 19-year-old ramen delivery driver in Beppu, Japan, who dreams of riding the VACTRAIN, an underground train. The narrative involves Emi leaving her hometown to confront the mega-corporation Miraidō, which governs the state and operates the VACTRAIN. Players engage in gameplay inspired by classic titles, performing stunts and achieving high scores across 60 levels in eight regions. The game includes boss battles, a scoring system, and a vibrant visual style complemented by a notable soundtrack featuring guest composers. Despite some navigation challenges and minor imperfections, Denshattack! has been well-received for its engaging gameplay and artistic presentation.

AppWizard

July 15, 2026

Moonlight Peaks review

Players can immerse themselves in a nocturnal farming simulation world inhabited by supernatural beings, cultivating crops and raising animals under moonlight. The game is priced at in the United States and £30 in the United Kingdom. It is developed by Little Chicken and published by Xseed Games and Marvelous Europe. For optimal performance, it is recommended to use an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor, an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, and 32GB of RAM. The game is designed for solo play and is verified for compatibility with the Steam Deck. Additional information is available on the official site.

AppWizard

July 15, 2026

Google Images turns 25: celebrate with a ‘dynamic gallery,’ Nano Banana in AI Overviews

Google Images is celebrating 25 years of its image search functionality and is rolling out a new "immersive, browseable gallery" in July. The redesigned interface will feature a real-time updating gallery based on user interests and an option to save content into "Collections." Additionally, the introduction of Nano Banana within AI Overviews allows users to generate images from text prompts. The updated Google Images will resemble a collage layout and continue to pull results from across the web. Google has made significant advancements in search technology, including the introduction of Circle to Search in 2024, Lens in 2018, and multi-search in 2022, with plans to enhance the user experience further by 2026.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

How The Coalition and NVIDIA are Building Gears of War: E-Day for PC

Gears of War: E-Day is being developed by XBOX and The Coalition as the most immersive and technically advanced entry in the franchise, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and DirectX 12, optimized for various PC hardware. NVIDIA is the exclusive PC partner, focusing on integrating GeForce RTX technologies for performance enhancements and launch support. The game emphasizes emotional storytelling, intense combat, and cinematic visuals, featuring advanced rendering capabilities like hardware ray tracing and NVIDIA RTX enhancements. It incorporates NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, Super Resolution, and NVIDIA Reflex for improved gameplay performance. The game will also support AMD FSR, Unreal Engine TSR, Intel XeSS, and Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) to optimize performance and visual fidelity. Gears of War: E-Day will be available on multiple PC storefronts, including the Microsoft Store and the XBOX PC app, with Early Access to the Open Beta starting August 6 and the official launch on October 6.

Winsage

July 14, 2026

Microsoft Releases July 2026 Patch Tuesday Updates

Microsoft has released the July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, introducing several key features: - A new recovery feature allows users to revert their PCs to a recent restore point. - The Widgets experience has been revamped to minimize distractions, including no longer opening upon hover and reduced memory usage. - Users can pause Windows updates for up to 35 days and re-pause them as needed. - A new screen tint feature applies a color overlay to reduce eye strain. - Magnifier now offers preset zoom increments and allows specific zoom percentages to be input. - Bluetooth connectivity improvements include quicker pairing for Apple’s AirPods and better reliability for Beats Studio Pro headphones. - Voice access and voice typing features are now available in French, German, and Spanish. - Users can customize the right-click zone size on touchpads with a pressable surface. - The emoji panel now uses GIPHY for GIF content. - Taskbar notification counts and badge visuals will update accurately. For Qualcomm-powered PCs running Windows 11 version 26H1, the KB5101649 update includes the Point-in-time restore feature and introduces new NPU usage metrics in Task Manager, the option to assign a custom user folder name during setup, and allows multiple applications to access the camera stream simultaneously. Improvements have also been made to Windows Hello authentication and Microsoft Store performance, along with enhancements to Windows Search for better file location and prioritization.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

Survival is Optional, Death is Inevitable: Celestial Return Launches Today on PC

Metaphor Games and Shoreline Games have released a dice-based narrative RPG titled Celestial Return, now available on PC via Steam. The game features players as Detective Howard in the neon-lit Netherveil City, with plans to expand to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles by Q1 2027, including support for three new languages. Players use dice as a currency to navigate the game's narrative, which is influenced by their choices and character attributes. The game includes features like a gameplay loop focused on dice management, a branching narrative, and a unique visual style combining manga and American comics.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

The Best Mac Games for 2026

Balatro, Crimson Desert, and Stardew Valley have been added to the lineup of recommended Mac games. The Mac platform has historically lagged behind Windows in gaming but is improving due to Apple's porting tools. Many games are now available at launch or shortly thereafter on Mac. Crimson Desert was released on Mac simultaneously with its launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The games mentioned can be found on Steam and include GRID Legends and Resident Evil Village, which are available in the Mac App Store.