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Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
How to get the Invictus A in Roadcraft? Find out here
Roadcraft brings a huge fleet of vehicles, and if you've played SnowRunner, you'll recognise a few familiar names. One of the most talked-about scout vehicles is the Invictus Type A. It's big, powerful, and built for tough terrain. But unlike some other vehicles in the game, you can't just hop into it from the start. To unlock the Invictus Type A, you'll need the Rebuild Edition of Roadcraft. The standard version of the game doesn't offer it at all. There's no mission, hidden unlock, or alternative way to get the vehicle. Without the Rebuild Edition, it's simply unavailable. But once you upgrade, you can add it to your garage like any other vehicle. Still, having the Rebuild Edition doesn't mean it shows up automatically. You'll need to buy it in-game with cash. Steps to get Invictus A in Roadcraft Here's how to get it: Start the game and head to your Garage Go to the Shop tab in the menu Find the Invictus Type A on the vehicle list Select it and purchase it for $35,000 That price may look high, especially when you're just starting out, but it's worth every dollar. The Invictus Type A is perfect for exploring hard-to-reach areas on the map. It's quick, sturdy, and handles debris and uneven roads better than most other early-game scouts. You'll probably use it for a long time, especially when completing recovery missions or finding faster routes. #RoadCraft is OUT, builders! There's a lot of work waiting for you:🌍 8 maps to restore🚜 40+ machines at your disposal 👷 4-player co-op to team-upThe rebuild starts now on PS5, Xbox Series & PC! If you don't have the Rebuild Edition, you can upgrade your game at any time. It costs $14.99 (₹1,300) and can be bought from the Microsoft Store or wherever you're playing. Once upgraded, the Invictus Type A will be available in the shop. On top of that, the Rebuild Edition includes more content coming soon—new maps like Contamination and Washout, and new mission types that involve cleaning up chemical spills or draining flooded zones. It also adds five more vehicles in the future, including the Vostok MU-97 'Ant' and the Tayga 6455B. Some of these vehicles will bring extra features, like building temporary bridges or crossing water hazards. So, if you plan on playing Roadcraft for a while, the upgrade gives good value. For now, though, if you've got the Rebuild Edition, your first step should be getting that Invictus Type A. It's a brilliant all-round scout vehicle that will help you unlock new zones, complete objectives quicker, and enjoy the best parts of Roadcraft from early on.
TechCrunch
19-05-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
It'll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store
Microsoft is getting rid of developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows, the digital distribution platform for its flagship operating system, the company announced Monday during its Build 2025 conference. Starting June 2025, individual developers will be able to sign up and publish apps to the Microsoft Store without having to pay to register an account. Previously, Microsoft charged around $19 for registration. The waiving of the Microsoft Store's app publishing fees comes as Microsoft rival Apple faces intense legal pressure to eliminate certain developer fees it charges in the App Store. Those fees are commissions, however — Apple still levies an annual fee of $99 on developers publishing to the App Store. Meanwhile, Google charges a one-time $25 fee for Google Play, the app store on Android. Microsoft says that it will continue to charge developers with apps on the Microsoft Store who use its commerce platform a 12% fee for games and a 15% fee for apps. Developers who use their own commerce system keep 100% of the revenue for non-gaming apps.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Xbox Lets You Pin Favourite Games and Personalize Your Homescreen
Microsoft is giving Xbox users more control over their gaming experience with a new homescreen update that introduces customisation features long requested by fans. Rolling out this week to Xbox Insiders, the update will allow players to pin their favourite games and apps, hide system applications, and tailor the layout of their Home UI. One of the most notable additions is the ability to pin up to three recently played games or apps directly to the homescreen. These selections will stay prominently displayed, even as other apps are launched, offering quick access to your top titles. Eden Marie, principal software engineering lead for Xbox experiences, emphasized that the update aims to reflect the personal preferences of each player. In addition to pinning favourites, users will be able to hide system apps from view, keeping the interface clean and focused on what matters most—games. Another customisation option includes adjusting the number of visible tiles in the recently played section, helping players reduce visual clutter. Microsoft noted that these settings are still being refined and will be gradually made available to Xbox Insiders. This push for personalisation comes directly from community feedback. 'We've heard from many of you that Home should feel more like your space,' said Marie. 'This update is a direct response to that feedback.' The latest changes follow a larger Xbox UI overhaul launched in 2023, which introduced better background visibility and streamlined access to key features like the Microsoft Store and system settings. This new update further reinforces Microsoft's commitment to user-centric design in the Xbox ecosystem.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Microsoft Build 2025：發表時間、Copilot 及 Windows AI 代理、各種傳聞懶人包
除了 Google I/O 之外，Microsoft 的 Build 年度開發者大會也選在了差不多的時間進行，將於 5 月 20 日到 23 日之間舉辦，並且在本地時間 20 日的凌晨 1 點進行主題演講。Microsoft Build 其實通常是個相對枯燥乏味的活動，以企業應用（特別是 Azure）和開發者活動為主，但在過去幾年，Microsoft 也有利用這個機會來介紹新的 AI 與 Copilot 功能，因此我們應該還是有可以期待的內容的。 你將可以在 Build 官方網站上觀看由 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella 和技術長 Kevin Scott 主持的開幕主題演講，也可以追蹤我們的即時文字轉播。不過在這之前，讓我們先來看看對於今年的 Build 內容，有哪些傳聞與猜測吧。 為 Windows 11 增添更多 AI 功能 微軟在去年的 Microsoft Build 大會上大力宣傳了能代替你來操作 AI 的「代理程式」（agents），而 AI 如何能在 Windows 中自動化你的工作，今年不意外應該會再次被提及。Microsft 已經發表了可以協助調整 Windows 設定的代理，在 Build 上很可能會對此功能進行深入介紹，或預告其他即將來到 Windows 11 的代理。同時，第三方開發者將如何能把 AI 代理建構到他們自己的 app 中，並且與 Windows 互動，也是個很有可能被提到的內容。 👉 Microsoft 發表新的 AI 代理，可以協助調整 Copilot+ PC 的 Windows 設定 讓 Copilot 看見你的桌面 Microsoft 為 Copilot 展示過的最令人印象深刻的功能之一，是 AI 助理能夠選擇性地看見你正在做什麼並與你談論相關內容。這項名為 Copilot Vision 的功能已在行動裝置上提供，Microsoft 也曾預告此功能的擴展版本將能看見你的桌面或選定的應用程式視窗。Windows Insider 計畫的成員已經可以使用 Copilot Vision，但Microsoft 尚未公布何時會向一般使用者推出。深入詳述此功能並擴展其適用範圍，似乎是 Build 大會期間很有機會被提及的事項。 此外，Microsoft 於 3 月時為 Copilot 引入了一款新的「Researcher」工具，它使用 OpenAI 的 o3 推理模型，但將該功能限制給 Microsoft 365 的訂閱者。該工具可以代表你進行研究，彙整來自多個來源的資訊，例如你的 OneDrive 資料和網路搜尋結果。Microsoft 尚未宣布計劃將 Researcher 功能引入 Windows 中的免費版的 Copilot，但考慮到其他競爭對手都有免費的思考或深入研究模型提供，他們也有機會在 Build 2025 上推出 Researcher 的某種免費版本。 👉 Microsoft 推出具備「深度思考」能力的 Copilot 代理 Copilot for Gaming Copilot for Gaming 又是一個在近期發表（3 月），但隨後又沒有聲響的服務。當時是說會在「近期內上線」，但之後就沒有消息，不知道是否有真的開始封測。無論如何，Xbox 遊戲都是 Microsoft 很重要的一個部門，如果 Copilot for Gaming 沒有放棄的話，我們希望能看到更實際且即時的示範，而不是預錄的影片。 👉 Microsoft 為遊戲玩家打造一個「Copilot for Gaming」AI 助理 此外，Microsoft 也曾分享其對「檔案總管」進行的變革，讓你能不需切換到其他應用程式就能尋找和變更檔案；同時 Microsoft 也升級了「開始」功能表，讓你無需開啟 Microsoft Store 就能尋找和下載 app。這兩項功能都可能在 Build 大會上被提及。 其他一切 如同開頭所說的，Microsoft 的 Azure 平台是全球大型企業的骨幹，雖然 Copilot 應用對我們一般人來說更有趣，但該公司的重心可能會更多地放在 Azure、.NET 和 GitHub 上。另外，Microsoft 和 OpenAI 之間的緊密合作關係已經開始出現裂縫，這屆的 Build 可能也會是 Microsoft 引入更多 AI 模型的開始。Microsoft 甚至有在開發自己的模型，會不會利用這個機會公佈自己的競品，也是個可能性。 👉 老黃不高興？Microsoft 開發出 CPU 就可以跑得動的精簡 Bitnet AI 模型 最後，硬體反而是比較不期望會發生的。除了 Build 本身就不是硬體活動外，Surface 產品五月初才剛發過一波新品，合理的推測 Microsoft 真想在 Build 上推出的話，應該要留一下才是。因此除非有什麼與 Copilot 或AI 相關的意外驚喜，否則硬體應該不會有什麼新東西了。 👉 微軟帶來更便攜的 Surface Pro、Surface Laptop 新品，僅 12 吋和 13 吋 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
How to download Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.25 beta and preview
A new beta and preview is now available in the form of Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.25, and this build introduces several new things, including changes to mobs, blocks, and more. Besides the new introductions, Mojang studios have focused on addressing the different bugs and issues, ensuring that the overall experience is streamlined. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now You will be able to get the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.25 preview on Xbox One and Series X/S, Android/iOS, Windows 10/11, and PlayStation 4/5. However, there are some issues going on with the beta build on the Android platform, and you will have to wait some time to play the beta on it. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how you can download and install the latest 1.21.90.25 preview and beta for Minecraft Bedrock. Steps to download the Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.25 beta and preview on all platforms Minecraft 1.21.90.25 & 25w20a Snapshot - NEW Music Soundtrack and Saddle crafting recipe Here are the detailed steps that you can follow to get the latest 1.21.90.25 beta and preview on every available platform: PlayStation 4/5 To download the beta and preview, you can follow these steps: Get started by opening Minecraft on your PlayStation 4/5. Next, you must navigate to the sidebar on the left and tap on the 'Preview' button. You will find the option of 'Get PlayStation 4/5 Preview.' Tap on the 'Download' button and wait for the installation to complete. You may then dive into the features of the 1.21.90.25 beta and preview. iOS devices At the time of writing, there are some issues with the build on the Android platform, so you will not be able to download it on the same. Coming to the iOS devices, you may follow these steps: Get started by downloading the TestFlight App and navigate to the Minecraft preview page. Sign up for the preview using your game account. You must keep in mind that there need to be slots available to achieve this. After you have received the links for the beta and preview, open the same and complete the download procedure. Windows 10/11 PC Follow these steps to get the game on PC: Fresh installation Go to the Minecraft Launcher and expand the drop-down menu where there is written 'Latest Release.' From the drop-down, select 'Latest Preview' and download the same to experience the new Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.90.25 preview. Updating existing beta and preview Open the Microsoft Store and find Minecraft Preview. Click on the 'Update' option to get the latest beta and preview. Xbox One and Series X/S You need to have a licensed copy of Minecraft to get the 1.21.90.25 beta on your Xbox One or Series X/S. Alternatively, you will also be able to access the beta if you have an active Game Pass subscription. You can end up following these steps: Open the Xbox game store and find the Minecraft Preview. Tap on the 'Install' button and wait for the files to get downloaded. By following the aforementioned steps, you will be able to enjoy the 1.21.90.25 preview on the different platforms.
