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Sunday, 28 December 2025

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A Parent's Experience With Age Limits, Non-Transferable Purchases, and a System That Just Doesn't Make Sense. There are moments where technology is supposed to simplify parenting. We have parental controls, purchase approvals, family accounts, and digital safety features that exist to protect our children online. In theory, it sounds amazing.

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Pokémon Red & Blue (Game Boy) – The Original Catch-'Em-All Adventure Returns

09 September 2025 | Games

Before the massive franchises, trading cards, anime series, and mobile apps, there was Pokémon Red & Blue—the very first Pokém...

Oracle-Linked Data Centres Set for Record US$38 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal

24 October 2025 | News

In one of the biggest financing moves yet for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, global banks are gearing up for a recor...

Multiple VS Code Extension Vulnerabilities: Why This Matters More Than A Typical “Plugin Bug”

03 March 2026 | Cybersecurity

If you use Visual Studio Code daily (or you manage developer machines in an organisation), this isn't the kind of advisory to brus...

The RM100 SARA Aid Is Credited Yesterday, and Yes, Frozen Food Is Now on the List

09 February 2026 | News

If you're one of the Malaysians eligible for the RM100 SARA cashless aid, yesterday was the day it starts landing and becomin...

Maybank Tightens Security: Secure2u Approvals Now Require Biometric Authentication

30 October 2025 | Mobile Development

In its ongoing mission to strengthen digital banking security, Maybank is introducing biometric authentication for all Secure2u ap...

Microsoft Paint’s Quiet Glow-Up: AI Features You Probably Missed

06 January 2026 | Designs & Artworks

For years, Microsoft Paint had a very specific reputation. It was that tiny, no-nonsense app you opened to crop an image, scribble...

Woodworm – A Thoughtful Puzzle Game Built on Planning and Precision

13 January 2026 | Games

Woodworm is a classic example of puzzle design that values logic and foresight over speed and reflexes. Unlike arcade-style games ...

Twinkle Star Sprites: A Competitive Shooter That Blends Action With Strategic Chaos

22 March 2026 | Games

Arcade shooters have traditionally focused on survival and high scores, but Twinkle Star Sprites takes a very different approach b...

Raptor: Call of the Shadows on Touchscreen Devices

26 January 2025 | Games

Raptor: Call of the Shadows is a legendary top-down shooter from the 90s that brings back fond memories for many retro gamers. Dev...

Selangor Explores Building Its Own AI Model to Reduce Dependence on Foreign Tech

16 February 2025 | News

The Selangor state government is considering the development of its own artificial intelligence (AI) model to avoid over-reliance ...

Breakout (PSX) – The Classic Brick Breaker Reimagined

05 October 2025 | Games

When Atari brought Breakout to the PlayStation in the late 90s, it wasn't just another arcade port — it was a full reimagining of ...

Instagram Is Removing Encrypted DMs in May 2026, and That Says a Lot About Where the Platform Is Headed

15 March 2026 | Mobile Development

Instagram is making a quiet but meaningful change to its messaging experience. After 8 May 2026, the platform will no longer suppo...

New method for Google Ranking system

15 June 2015 | Web Development

Starting April 21, 2015, Google Search will be expanding its use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect mobile searches i...

Quake – The 3D Revolution That Changed Gaming Forever

12 October 2025 | Games

When Quake launched in 1996, id Software wasn't just releasing another shooter — they were rewriting the rulebook. After the succe...

5 Must-Have Malaysian Mobile Apps You Should Already Be Using

11 March 2025 | Mobile Development

Let's be honest — Malaysians love their phones. Whether it's for ordering food, paying tolls, or checking your vaccination cert (y...

Rapid KL Hints at Handy My50 Pass Renewal in Pulse App

18 June 2025 | Mobile Development

Good news could be on the horizon for daily commuters in the Klang Valley: Rapid KL has teased a long-awaited upgrade for its Puls...

Django just patched a cluster of high-risk bugs

09 February 2026 | Cybersecurity

A new security advisory flags multiple vulnerabilities in the Django web framework, and the overall message is pretty clear: if yo...

Desert Strike II: Return to the Gulf War – A Classic Helicopter Combat Game of Tactical Action

14 March 2026 | Games

Action games in the 1990s often explored creative ways to blend strategy and fast-paced gameplay, and Desert Strike II: Return to ...

NIISe Upgrade and Data Migration Scheduled From 9 to 15 March 2026

08 March 2026 | Web Development

Travellers and members of the public who rely on Malaysia's immigration-related digital services may want to take note of an impor...

Summary of CBMC4103 - Mobile Computing for Multimedia

25 January 2026 | Mobile Development

If you've ever streamed a video on shaky Wi-Fi, used maps to dodge traffic, or tried to do "real work" on a phone screen the size ...

Contra: Hard Corps (Sega Mega Drive) – The Toughest Run-and-Gun Classic

20 September 2025 | Games

If you grew up in the 90s and loved fast-paced action games, chances are you crossed paths with Contra: Hard Corps. Released in 19...

Testing The Last of Us Part II Remastered on RTX 3070: A Surprisingly Smooth Experience

07 April 2025 | Games

Naughty Dog just dropped The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PC last week, and I couldn't resist jumping in right away. Consider...

Heretic (DOS) – Magic, Monsters, and Mayhem in a Dark Fantasy World

27 September 2025 | Games

When Heretic launched in 1994, it brought a refreshing twist to the booming first-person shooter genre. Developed by Raven Softwar...

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace – Cinematic Adventure in a Galaxy on the Brink of Change

18 January 2026 | Games

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is an action adventure game that aims to translate the structure and tone of a major cin...

AI Developments by Lemon Web Solutions: Practical AI That Actually Saves Time

18 February 2026 | Application Development

Most people don't need "AI for the sake of AI". What they really want is simple: less repetitive work, faster turnaround, fewer ma...

Mario Party Advance (GBA) – A Solo-Focused Spin on the Mario Party Formula

13 December 2025 | Games

When Mario Party Advance released on the Game Boy Advance, it surprised many fans by taking the familiar party game formula in an ...

Why 2026 Could Mark the Beginning of the End for Photorealism

29 December 2025 | Designs & Artworks

Photorealism has always been a bit like a magic trick in the art world. You walk up to a painting, stare at it for a few seconds, ...

Indian Truck Simulator: Heavy Driving and Calm Control

08 March 2026 | Games

Indian Truck Simulator is a driving game that slows things down and asks you to enjoy the weight of the vehicle rather than the th...

TV3 Streaming Went Down Again, and Yes, I Fixed It Again

24 March 2026 | Application Development

There is something almost predictable now about TV3 live streaming suddenly going offline at the worst possible time. Just when ev...

Selamat Hari Malaysia 2025 from Lemon Web Solutions

14 September 2025 | Personal Blog

As we welcome September 16, 2025, I'd like to take a moment to wish everyone Selamat Hari Malaysia. This day is more than just a d...

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