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Before city builders became sprawling worlds of terrain, grids, and seasonal cycles, SimTower (DOS) brought the genre into a completely new direction — straight upward. Released in 1994 by Maxis and designed by Yoot Saito, this iconic skyscraper simulation challenged players to build, manage, and optimize a vertical city contained within a single tower. SimTower quickly became one of the most unique management games of the 90s, offering the perfect blend of creativity, tension, and satisfaction as every new floor brought your tower closer to five-star status.

Before modern city-building games refined the formula of peaceful growth and careful planning, Constructor (DOS) shook up the genre with its mischievous mix of management, humor, and outright sabotage. Released in 1997 by System 3, this cult-classic DOS title blended real-time strategy with urban development, turning the world of property management into a chaotic battlefield of rival builders, troublesome tenants, and creative criminal tactics.

The PC hardware world just got a major shake-up. Adata, working closely with MSI, has revealed what it calls the world's first 4-rank CUDIMM DDR5 memory module—a single stick that packs a massive 128GB of capacity. Yes, one stick, 128GB, fully stable. And this isn't just a marketing flex; it represents a real leap forward for high-capacity desktop computing.

If you've been holding onto Windows 10 and haven't made the jump to Windows 11 yet, you might want to start paying attention to what's happening in Microsoft's ecosystem. Extended Security Updates (ESU) will only buy you three more years of support — and Microsoft has already confirmed that the cost will rise every year. Businesses will feel it first, but there's a good chance home users won't be spared either.

Digital photo frames are supposed to be simple, feel-good devices — plug them in, load your favourite pictures, and let the slideshow run. But for a growing number of users, some Android-powered models are doing far more behind the scenes than displaying memories. Recent research shows that several Uhale-based photo frames are quietly downloading malware every time they boot up.

For years, Android users who wanted to play true PC games on their phones had to jump through a maze of sideloading, custom builds, and sketchy APK sources. Now, things just got a whole lot easier. GameSir has officially released GameHub, its Windows PC emulator, on the Google Play Store — finally giving mobile gamers a safer and more convenient doorway into their Steam libraries.

Windows updates are supposed to make your PC faster, safer, and more stable. But sometimes, right after installing one, you notice something unexpected: your CPU suddenly shoots up, your fans spin like a mini jet engine, and Task Manager shows Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry (CompatTelRunner.exe) hogging resources.

If you opened Windows Update today and were greeted with a long list of installations, you're definitely not alone. Microsoft has pushed out a fresh batch of updates covering everything from security patches to developer tools. At first glance, the list looks like the usual routine maintenance, but there's quite a bit happening behind the scenes.

Apple is pushing video-call quality to the next level with the macOS 26.2 developer beta, introducing a brand-new feature known as Edge Light. Designed especially for MacBooks with Apple silicon, this tool effectively turns your display into a soft, adjustable light source — a clever modern twist on the classic ring light.

Malaysia is preparing for one of its biggest digital transformations yet: the launch of the National Data Repository (NDR). Expected to begin operations next year, the NDR represents the government's plan to finally bring decades of siloed data under one secure, central roof — a move that promises major improvements to public service delivery and digital governance.

If you thought ICD Coder was already ahead of its time, wait till you see what's new. The app that simplifies diagnosis coding just took a major leap forward — making it smarter, faster, and even more intuitive for medical professionals around the world.

Artificial intelligence isn't just reshaping technology — it's transforming how healthcare systems operate. In Pennsylvania, WellSpan Health is leading the way with an innovative AI-enabled virtual nursing and patient monitoring platform, designed to enhance patient safety, improve outcomes, and reduce the workload of on-site nurses.

Malaysia is gearing up for a major reform in how hospital treatments are billed and reimbursed. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that a Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system will soon become a key part of the country's healthcare financing model — first for private hospitals in 2026, followed by a full national rollout in 2027.

Apple is once again blurring the line between technology and fashion with its latest creation — the iPhone Pocket, a special-edition wearable accessory developed in collaboration with acclaimed Japanese designer Issey Miyake. Following the debut of the Crossbody Strap in September, this new product takes the concept of carrying your iPhone to a whole new level, combining minimalist design with artistic craftsmanship.

Battery life has always been one of the top frustrations for smartphone users. Even as phone makers pack larger batteries into their devices, some apps remain notorious for draining power faster than users can charge it. To tackle this long-standing issue, Google is taking a firm stance—by visibly labeling apps that excessively consume battery power.