Microsoft has quietly launched a multi-app install feature on the Microsoft Store website. You can now select multiple apps and download a single installer that handles everything automatically. The feature currently works with 48 popular apps including Netflix, Instagram, and Spotify.
Snap shares surged more than 20% after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 revenue of $1.51 billion and announced a $400 million partnership with Perplexity AI. The company also warned that upcoming age verification requirements could negatively impact user metrics starting in Q4 2024.
Microsoft is testing a multi-app installer in its web store that lets users select up to 16 applications and install them all at once. The feature currently works only through the browser version and includes apps from six categories. It’s a direct challenge to third-party tools like Ninite.
Nintendo’s attempt to patent monster capturing mechanics has hit another major roadblock. The US Patent Office is now re-examining the recently granted patent, following Japan’s rejection of the same filing. This could seriously impact Nintendo’s legal case against Palworld developer PocketPair.
Windows 10 users who paid for extended security updates are getting false warnings that their support has ended. Microsoft acknowledges it’s a display bug affecting Pro, Education, and Enterprise editions. The company says security updates will continue despite the confusing messages.
Microsoft’s annual .NET developer conference kicks off November 11 with the official launch of .NET 10 and Visual Studio 2026. The three-day virtual event focuses on cloud-native development and AI-powered productivity tools. All sessions will be available on-demand after the live stream.
New PlayStation Store icons and code references discovered by leakers point to upcoming cross-buy functionality between PlayStation 5 and PC. The feature appears to have been in development since at least June 2025. This could finally bring PlayStation in line with Xbox’s approach to cross-platform
The PS Portal upgrade that users have been waiting for is finally here. Cloud streaming brings thousands of games directly to the handheld, no PS5 required for the first time.
Apple is bringing third-party app stores to Japan with iOS 26.2, set for public release in December. The move comes ahead of regulatory deadlines requiring platform openness in the Japanese market.
LXQt 2.3 brings meaningful improvements to Wayland compatibility alongside various bug fixes. Meanwhile, the input handling library libinput is developing a Lua-based plugin system for device customization.
