This New Open Source Project Wants to Be the AI-First Alternative to Microsoft Office

August 5th, 2026 01:29 PM

Office suites have changed a lot since the first ones landed on desktops decades ago. What began as basic tools for typing letters and totaling numbers has turned into sprawling software loaded with templates, cloud sync, and now, AI.It's 2026, and that last part has split the office suite market into two camps.Microsoft has leaned into pushing AI everywhere, with Copilot showing up across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint whether you want it there or not. Others have gone the calmer route,...

Minecraft 26.40 update out now, patch notes

August 5th, 2026 04:11 PM

The latest major Minecraft update has been released in the form of version 26.40. The patch includes bug fixes, gameplay improvements, accessibility updates, and more. This includes boats requiring fewer hits to break, experimental features including the dappled forest, abandoned camps, and cushions, and more. The full overview is as follows: Minecraft version 26.40 update patch notes Known Issues Arrows... The post Minecraft 26.40 update out now, patch notes appeared first on Nintendo...

This Wisconsin lake house offers a warm and welcoming escape on Pine Lake

August 5th, 2026 07:05 AM

This stunning and private setting on Pine Lake, Wisconsin, was the ideal spot to build a lake home designed for gathering with family and friends, built by Colby Construction together with Amy Storm & Co. Situated on the water, this sprawling 8,500-square-foot home is a refuge for a family with four children and two dogs […] The post This Wisconsin lake house offers a warm and welcoming escape on Pine Lake appeared first on One Kindesign.

Moonlighter 2 Launches In September, Physical Confirmed For November

August 5th, 2026 04:30 PM

Standard or Collector's Editions incoming.Along with a 2nd September release date for the digital version of Digital Sun's Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a physical version from Silver Lining has been confirmed for Switch 2, PS5, and PC, coming on 13th November.As well as the Standard Edition, there's naturally a Collector's Edition with a bunch of extra bits and bobs (check out the full list below). Available from Silver Lining's website, the Standard Edition is priced at 49,99 or your...

REST API returns 400 for non-numeric IDs on integer path parameters

August 20th, 2026 12:00 AM

Several REST API endpoints previously accepted non-numeric or multi-value input on integer-typed path parameters without validating it up front. Instead of a clear error, these requests returned inconsistent responses (401 Unauthorized, 404 Not Found, or in rare latent-bug cases 200 OK). They now validate the parameter type and return 400 Bad Request. To migrate, send a single numeric ID with each request. Legitimate clients already do this, so no action is required for well-formed requests....

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter how much you wish it to be

August 5th, 2026 07:08 PM

Apple's employee lottery for the September iPhone launch doesn't mean it will be a return to a live-presented event. It'll probably be the same pre-recorded presentation with press in the room as usual.John Ternus will introduce Apple's event in September. It will probably be prerecorded. It's barely a month away from Apple's regular fall event, which will see the launch of products like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Fold, and other long-rumored items. It is always a major event, with most of...

How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT

August 5th, 2026 07:25 PM

BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.

The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will want

August 1st, 2026 01:00 AM

How to Paint Everything: Star Wars Legion Mandalorian Leaders

August 4th, 2026 07:00 PM

This time in How to Paint Everything for Star Wars Legion, our team goes over the Mandalorian Leader models from the new Mandalorian box!

Assassin's Creed Valhalla lead Eric Baptizat returns to Ubisoft as Game Director

August 6th, 2026 01:05 AM

Baptizat had hands in Assassin's Creed Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla, and now returns as Ubisoft and the franchise to lead its next entry.