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Windows 11 Update 22H2 Seems to Arrive on September 20

The next major Windows 11 update, version 22H2, is ready to go live in just over a month, according to new gossip from various sources.

Zac Bowden from Windows Central (opens in new tab)a trusted leak provider for all things Microsoft, claims that September 20th is when Windows 11 22H2 should be released to the general computing public, with the caveat that that date could still change – but that’s the goal current from Microsoft.

On the edge (opens in new tab) it also informs us that its sources consider this date to be correct.

What we’ll get as the release version of 22H2 is build 22621, notes Bowden, and there will be an additional update in late 2022 for Windows 11, the first of Microsoft’s so-called “moments” (we’ll get back to that in a, well, time).

Windows 11 22H2 comes with a good number of interface changes and tweaks – including the long-awaited return of drag-and-drop ability to the taskbar – and several core Windows apps, as well as advancements on the accessibility front such as Voice. Access (which basically represents the integration of Nuance’s Dragon speech recognition software into Windows 11).

Analysis: Magic moment to follow right after 22H2?

With two different technology sites getting information from separate sources, this adds more weight to the claim that September 20 is the date Microsoft has in its journal. Although, as noted, that timeframe could still be subject to slippage – as always, if a last minute bug pops up, and it has in the past (in fact, with Windows 10 we had a terrible glitch after launch as you should to remember).

While the changes in terms of major feature additions might seem a bit light with 22H2, there’s more in the pipeline ahead of the year’s end with the aforementioned “momentum” update. This is essentially a minor feature update applied outside of major updates like 22H2.

This first moment will supposedly usher in tabs for File Explorer, a major reality shift, and more. So even after September – assuming Microsoft hits its target date – we can expect more goodies for Windows 11 soon afterward, probably.

One of the best city builders of last year is coming to Oculus Quest 2

Gentle city builder Townscaper is coming to Oculus Quest 2 later this year in a new VR port.

Townscaper received a warm welcome when it launched on PC in 2021, and we think it’s one of the best Android games right now. But the indie gem is about to get a lot more immersive, coming to the Oculus Quest 2 and Pico headphones on October 6th.

The port will directly translate Townscaper to VR systems. No more mouse clicks or screen taps, you will be extending toy-like buildings, extending roads and painting cities using your hands.

Watch the announcement trailer below.

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Not so much a game as a creative sandbox, Townscaper lets you build picturesque dioramas of the city. Each building you place will automatically merge and adapt to those around it, as stairs, courtyards, and roads organically emerge in reaction to your city’s architectural developments.

It’s all very peaceful. With no objectives to complete, citizen requests to fulfill, or traffic to manage, Townscaper is a city builder in the most literal sense. It’s pretty intuitive too. You can prepare a small floating village in a matter of seconds, or spend hours poring over a flying metropolis, carefully repairing every steeple and alleyway to make it look exactly like this.

Developer Oskar Stålberg teased the port in March of this year, sharing a clip of an early VR build on twitter. In the accompanying thread, Stålberg described some of the difficulties he was facing in bringing the strategy game to VR systems, while also making it feel tactile and instinctive.

Looking at the basic VR design. The current idea is to use a dot on a stick for interaction (instead of a raycast) so you can build in the air. These points also serve as grapple points for grapple navigation. It feels tactile. pic.twitter.com/QvqoJzkn9yMarch 3, 2022

Townscaper will make a change from the other best VR games currently available. But if you’re thinking about switching to VR, you might want to wait. There has never been a worse time to buy an Oculus Quest 2.

After 10 years, MMORPG classic Guild Wars 2 is now on Steam

The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 is finally releasing on Steam, a decade after the classic fantasy title was originally released.

While we consider the free-to-play RPG to be one of the best MMO games right now, it’s only been available for download through NCSoft’s own platform so far. It will be available on Steam starting August 23, with players on Steam and the original game client able to play together on the same servers.

The game will launch on Valve’s store alongside a paid DLC pack containing the first 10 years of Guild Wars 2 content, including the game’s five seasons and three main expansions – Heart of Thorns, Path of Fire, and End of Dragons.

Watch the announcement trailer below.

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Guild Wars 2 garnered attention at launch for its strong emphasis on player-versus-player combat, which spanned small-scale arena fights to worldwide competitive modes. The game has seen many changes since its original release, with each season expanding on its ongoing story and developing world.

Unlike World of Warcraft and its other MMORPG companions, Guild Wars 2 stood out for its subscription-free payment system. You only needed to buy the base game once to access its full content, with more DLC and expansions available at cost price. ArenaNet transitioned Guild Wars 2 to a free-to-play model in 2015

“By launching on Steam, an entirely new audience of gamers who’ve never had the chance to adventure with us will be able to experience one of gaming’s greatest fantasy worlds,” said Kendall Boyd, Senior Vice President of Marketing at NCSOFT, in a press release. press. “Everyone at NCSOFT and ArenaNet is excited to welcome you to our amazing community.”

To coincide with the game’s launch on Steam, ArenaNet will be running a Twitch launch program to promote the game. From August 23-28, you can earn free in-game rewards and cosmetics by watching streamers play Guild Wars 2 on the live streaming platform. Blizzard ran a similar scheme for Overwatch 2 earlier this year, which spurred the hero shooter to become the most watched category on Twitch shortly.

O Guild Wars 2 Steam Page (opens in new tab) is now available, and we suspect it will introduce a recent change that has excited many PC gamers.

The best wireless headphones available in India for 2022

Welcome to ‘s guide to the best wireless and Bluetooth headphones you can buy in India in 2022.

The need for a good pair of wireless headphones started a few months ago when all of us started working from home due to the lockdown and finding it hard to concentrate on the work. A good pair of headphones comes with a noise-cancelling feature with a long battery life which is also comfortable for travelling.

Even though the market before also had some good wireless headphones, most people always preferred traditional wired headphones. Wireless headphones became a mainstream product a few years back and since then we’ve seen a lot of brands offering a variety of headphones that can match the wired headphone quality with less hassle to manage. Additionally, our list of best headphones also comes with noise-cancelling features. These are also significantly larger and provide better sound output, noise isolation and battery backup.

In this list of best wireless headphones in India, we have listed down the ten best headphones with the pros and cons of each product. These include headphones from top brands like Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, and more. Also, we have added one affordable headphone to the list for people who are looking for a cheaper one without noise cancellation.

Ditch the wire

So how do you determine the best wireless headphones from a whole bunch of wannabes?

Easy. You try dozens of wireless headphones and stack them against one another, mano a mano. (Well, stereo a stereo in this case.)

While these headphones are great for anyone looking to go wireless, they’re especially practical when you consider the growing number of phones launching without headphone jacks.

Looking to finally ditch the cord? Here are the top 10 best wireless headphones in India in descending order of price:

(Image credit: Aakash Jhaveri)

Specifications

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0

Drivers: 40mm

Driver type: Dome

Battery life: 30 hours with ANC

NFC: Yes

Reasons to buy

Outstanding noise cancellation and sound

Wear detection

Legit audio upscaling

Smart features that are unique

Reasons to avoid

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Only minor design changes

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No real water-resistance

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Not great for calls

Sony WH-1000XM4 is the best of the best, no contest. You won’t get a better pair of headphones in India.

It comes with one of the best noise cancelling in headphones yet, and it comes with one of the best sound outputs you’d find in a pair of wireless headphones. These Sony headphones come with a warm and balanced sound profile with a wide soundstage and great detailing. It comes with dual Noise sensor tech, using two mics for maximum noise cancellation. And there is also a QN1 processor for noise cancellation.

The headphones come with support for DSEE Extreme, which can restore the details from lossy formats. It supports various audio codecs like SBC, AAC, AptX, AptX HD and LDAC.

These headphones come with a 30-hour battery life with noise cancellation on and 38 hours with it off. And it comes with Quick Charging support with 5 hours of playback in 10 minutes of charging.

Read our Sony WH-1000XM4 review

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