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Four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft without any human help
AppWizard
October 18, 2026

Four Gemini 4 Argon agents beat Minecraft without any human help

Four AI agents powered by Google's Gemini 4 Argon defeated the Ender Dragon in Minecraft without human intervention. They operated in a randomly generated world, autonomously dividing tasks, communicating threats, retrieving items from fallen teammates, and recording errors in a shared memory system. The agents completed their mission in 27 hours and 14 minutes, executing 2,783 JavaScript programs, sending 229 chat messages, and facing defeat 605 times. The session cost 0 based on future pricing for Gemini 4 Argon.
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AppWizard
October 16, 2026

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review-in-progress: A campaign you shouldn’t skip

The author attended a three-day review event in Los Angeles for Modern Warfare 4, spending nearly 24 hours on the campaign, multiplayer, and DMZ modes. They have been engaged with Call of Duty for over two decades, initially drawn in by the campaigns. The campaign of Modern Warfare 4 features relatable characters, primarily a group of young South Korean marines during a North Korean invasion, and aims to recapture the essence of earlier installments. Key missions include "Mayhem," "Losing Ground," and "Stranded," the latter showcasing a sandbox level with non-linear objectives. Concerns about integrating Warzone mechanics into single-player gameplay were alleviated by the assurance that the map was designed specifically for the campaign. The narrative includes Captain Price but feels disjointed, with his character fading from the story. Overall, Modern Warfare 4 is noted for its robust campaign, extravagant set pieces, and solid gunplay, marking a return to form for the series.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra review: RTX Spark in a straight-up beautiful Windows PC
Winsage
October 16, 2026

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra review: RTX Spark in a straight-up beautiful Windows PC

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra features a sleek aluminum chassis available in "nightfall" and platinum colors, weighs 4.4 pounds, and includes a Mini-LED display with a resolution of 3270 x 2180. It is powered by an Nvidia RTX Spark N1X CPU with 20 cores and a GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores, accompanied by 32GB LPDDR5X-9400 memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD. The laptop supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, has a 1080p Surface Studio camera, and a 92 WHr battery. It measures 12.95 x 9.40 x 0.75 inches and is priced at ,699.99. The device runs Windows 11 Pro and has a battery life of approximately 10 hours and 43 minutes. It can run games like God of War: Ragnarok at 2560 x 1440 with ultra settings, achieving frame rates between 41 and 47 fps, but faces compatibility issues with some titles. The display brightness reaches 944 nits, surpassing competitors.
Control Resonant sells 1 million copies in 3 weeks to become Remedy's fastest-selling game ever
AppWizard
October 15, 2026

Control Resonant sells 1 million copies in 3 weeks to become Remedy’s fastest-selling game ever

Remedy Entertainment's latest title, Control Resonant, has sold over one million copies, making it the fastest-selling game in the company's 31-year history, surpassing Alan Wake 2. The game achieved this milestone in three weeks. Despite this success, Remedy faces challenges regarding profitability, as Alan Wake 2 required over a year and two million copies sold to become profitable. CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon is focused on steering the company toward profitable growth and expressed optimism about Control Resonant's performance. The game has attracted both long-time fans and new players, enhancing its long-term potential. Remedy plans to discuss the financial implications of Control Resonant's success in its upcoming Q3 business review on November 3.
We test the RTX Spark Superchip in Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra — Nvidia's Windows on Arm platform impresses in local AI, but gaming isn't its strong suit
Winsage
October 15, 2026

We test the RTX Spark Superchip in Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra — Nvidia’s Windows on Arm platform impresses in local AI, but gaming isn’t its strong suit

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang introduced the RTX Spark platform at Computex 2026, which integrates the GB10 Superchip with a specialized version of Windows on Arm for local AI execution. Nvidia collaborates with Microsoft, Dell, HP, MSI, Lenovo, and Asus to create PCs that function as autonomous companions. The platform's local AI performance is assessed using a new benchmark called AgentPerf-local, focusing on completion time for AI tasks. The RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop Ultra has shown good performance, though it comes with a high price of ,899 for 1TB of storage. The platform faces challenges due to rising DRAM and NAND prices and is still in development, with full software infrastructure yet to be established.
GLM's 23 Windows Bug Finds Are Z.ai Building a Security Research Resume
Winsage
October 14, 2026

GLM’s 23 Windows Bug Finds Are Z.ai Building a Security Research Resume

Z.ai's GLM model identified 23 vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system, confirmed by Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC). This marks a significant advancement in commercial software security, demonstrating the model's autonomous capability in independent vulnerability discovery. Since the release of GLM-5.2, Z.ai has uncovered over 4,200 vulnerabilities across about 390 open-source projects, with over a thousand categorized as critical to high severity. Z.ai has established a public Security Disclosure Ledger to track its findings through a coordinated disclosure process. The confirmation of vulnerabilities by MSRC is notable due to the rigorous nature of their vulnerability triage operations. Z.ai's GLM-5.3 achieved a score of 84.5% on CyberGym, outperforming competitors like Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol. Reports indicate that NIST's AI safety division has flagged GLM-5.3 due to concerns about its cyber capabilities, particularly regarding the potential for modified versions to reduce safety features. Z.ai plans to continue targeting commercial software in its efforts.
Forget Sony's barely existent PS5 exclusives, this developer wants to turn the console into a Windows gaming machine
Winsage
October 13, 2026

Forget Sony’s barely existent PS5 exclusives, this developer wants to turn the console into a Windows gaming machine

A developer named Mihawk has successfully run Windows 11 on the PS5 through a project called Mihawk OS, allowing both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows games to operate on a jailbroken PS5. Mihawk has also integrated RetroArch, enabling various emulators to function on the console. Early reports indicate that the game HADES has been seen running in this Windows environment. This development may allow gamers to play titles like Gears of War: E-Day natively on the PS5. However, jailbreaking the console can limit access to PlayStation servers and pose risks to user accounts.
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AppWizard
October 10, 2026

Nivalis Nights might not have any combat, “but that doesn’t mean it’s a cosy game,” so says its lead writer

The game Nivalis Nights is designed to be intentionally overwhelming at the start, reflecting the stress of a cyberpunk world without traditional elements like player death or boss fights. Players navigate a chaotic environment where every app demands attention, mirroring modern life's pace. The game allows for various paths to success, including unconventional achievements, and emphasizes the complexity of relationships through its dating mechanics, aiming for authenticity and unpredictability. The game's narrative explores themes of technological advancement and societal pressures, inviting players to actively engage rather than passively receive rewards.
Deadlock surpasses Team Fortress 2's all-time concurrent player count peak as it adds a chess wizard
AppWizard
October 10, 2026

Deadlock surpasses Team Fortress 2’s all-time concurrent player count peak as it adds a chess wizard

Valve's game Deadlock, currently in invite-only testing, has reached a peak concurrent player count of 262,145, surpassing Team Fortress 2's previous record of 253,997. This milestone coincided with the release of six new community-chosen heroes. The game's success reflects its popularity in the MOBA genre and highlights Valve's ability to innovate in game development.
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