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Mojang tests friends list and peer-to-peer play in Minecraft Java

Simplified friend access: Players can now search, add, and join friends directly from a new Friends List without relying on server links or LAN setups. Peer-to-peer worlds: The update replaces the old ...

Minecraft Java Edition will finally let you party up with your pals, without the need for mods

The Minecraft peer-to-peer Java Edition update adds a new way to connect, and a friends list feature that makes keeping track ...
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Roblox and Minecraft tools expand sandbox creation in 2026

In 2026, sandbox game creation is advancing through accessible, feature-rich tools for both Roblox and Minecraft. Roblox Studio continues to offer step-by-step tutorials and monetization pathways for ...
The Verge

Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time

Windows users will also have options to shut down and restart without running updates. Windows users will also have options to shut down and restart without running updates. is a news writer ...
Consumer Reports

OTA Car Software Updates: Are They Safe and How Do They Work?

Many newer cars allow owners to download software updates that can fix problems, improve performance, and even make some safety recall repairs. These “over-the-air” — or OTA — software updates have ...
Forbes

‘Major Issues’—Microsoft Confirms Emergency Update For Windows Users

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Help is now at hand. Microsoft has suddenly released an emergency update, after its latest ...
The Verge

Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s all part of Microsoft’s initiative to rebuild trust in Windows. It’s all part of Microsoft’s initiative to ...
GitHub

Java Platform Extension for Visual Studio Code

See the VS Code Tips wiki for a quick primer on getting started with VS Code. Setting up the JDK The extension requires JDK 17 or newer to run. Optionally, set a different JDK to compile and run ...
Game Rant

Minecraft Gives Update on Vibrant Visuals for Java Edition

James Ratcliff joined GameRant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a ...
Digital Trends

Galaxy S21 support is winding down, what it means for your security updates

Samsung just changed the outlook for Galaxy S21 security updates. Its published security update pages no longer place the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, or S21 Ultra on the monthly or quarterly tracks, which ...
InfoQ

Java News Roundup: Oracle Critical Patch Update, Grizzly 5, Payara Platform, GraalVM, Liberica JDK

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Dany Lepage discusses the architectural ...
InfoWorld

Java Stream API tutorial: How to create and use Java streams

Get started with Java streams, including how to create streams from Java collections, the mechanics of a stream pipeline, examples of functional programming with Java streams, and more. You can think ...