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BetaBeacon
July 22, 2025
The Pokemon Company has released a new mobile game called Pokemon Friends, a plush-themed puzzle game with over 1,200 puzzles and the ability to earn yarn to create plush Pokemon companions. The game is set in Think Town and focuses on personalization, allowing players to decorate plush rooms. Pokemon Friends supports up to five save files and is free to start with optional in-game purchases available.
Winsage
July 19, 2025
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update has encountered multiple issues, including a persistent Windows Firewall error (Event 2042) that worsened after the July 2025 update. The company issued an apology for the confusion, clarifying that the error is a logging anomaly with no security risk. Users have also reported problems with the Microsoft Changjie Input Method, Azure Virtual Desktop app failures, camera application unresponsiveness, wallpaper customization issues, blue screen errors related to Easy Anti-Cheat, and audio loss with Dirac Audio. Microsoft is working on resolutions for these problems in future updates.
AppWizard
July 16, 2025
Backdrops has released version 6.0, incorporating Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language. The update features UI enhancements such as an improved carousel on the landing page, revamped loading animations, progress indicators, and refresh animations. The app's aesthetic has been refreshed with rounded corners, new icons, and various color palette pairings. These updates aim to enhance the user experience for those who frequently change wallpapers, providing a seamless and visually pleasing interface.
AppWizard
July 9, 2025
Activision has removed Call of Duty: WWII from the Microsoft Store and Game Pass due to security breaches affecting players. The game is offline while the publisher investigates reports of hacks experienced by PC users. It remains available on Steam and other consoles. Players have reported significant security threats, including a video from streamer Wrioh demonstrating hacking incidents. The version of the game on Microsoft’s platforms reportedly contained an outdated flaw.
Winsage
July 9, 2025
Microsoft is revisiting the idea of AI-driven dynamic wallpapers for Windows 11, as indicated by leaker PhantomOfEarth, who noted signs of this feature in the operating system's preview builds. The proposed system would allow backgrounds to automatically update based on user preferences. Previous attempts at dynamic wallpapers were explored but ultimately abandoned, and while elements for live wallpapers were included in Windows 11 23H2, they were removed in 24H2. The incorporation of AI into wallpaper functionality could lead to backgrounds that adapt based on time of day or user behavior. However, there are concerns about the potential impact on system resources, particularly for lower-spec machines, which would have the option to disable dynamic wallpapers.
AppWizard
July 8, 2025
Activision has temporarily removed the PC Game Pass version of Call of Duty: WW2 due to reports of an unspecified issue, with concerns raised about a potential remote code execution (RCE) exploit causing disruptive app pop-ups, unexpected PC shutdowns, and inappropriate content. The game is unavailable on both the Game Pass and Microsoft Store but remains accessible on Steam and Battle.net. Community feedback indicates that the game may be vulnerable to RCE exploits, allowing malicious actors to execute harmful code on players' systems. A notable incident involved streamer Wrioh, who reported being "hacked," with a video showing a pop-up claiming, "just RCE'd your ass," and a change to their desktop wallpaper. The VX-Underground malware research collective shared images of an alleged RCE attack, highlighting an "unpatched RCE exploit" and instances of trolling with pop-ups and inappropriate content. VX-Underground speculated that the attacker could deploy various forms of malware, though their primary intent seems to be creating chaos. As of now, Call of Duty: WW2 for PC Game Pass and the Microsoft Store remains offline, with no updates from Activision on its return.
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