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AppWizard

September 28, 2026

Industry insiders and Tokyo gossip suggest Kojima is getting less money from Xbox than original PlayStation budget for Physint

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AppWizard

September 8, 2026

‘Predator’s paradise’: Connecticut AG investigates popular messaging app

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has launched an investigation into the messaging platform Kik over concerns about its effectiveness in protecting children from online exploitation. The inquiry centers on allegations of inadequate age verification measures, which expose younger users to potential dangers. Kik lacks parental controls, prompting Tong to compare it unfavorably to other platforms, and he described it as a "predator's paradise." The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has also raised alarms about Kik being a tool for grooming children and distributing explicit content. Local residents shared experiences of minimal restrictions on the app, and while Kik claims to be intended for adults only, Tong criticized its age-verification processes as ineffective. He has advised parents to monitor their children's online activities and consider removing Kik from their devices.

Winsage

September 4, 2026

Windows 11 will start telling apps your age, but Microsoft says it won’t share your birthday

Microsoft is integrating age verification directly into Windows 11, allowing applications to access users' age ranges (e.g., 13-15 or 18+) without disclosing their actual birthdays. This is facilitated through new system-level APIs, specifically the GetUserAgeRangeAsync function, which returns one of five defined age ranges: Under 10 (0-9), 10-12 (10-12), 13-15 (13-15), 16-17 (16-17), and 18+ (18 and above). Another API, GetAgeVerificationStatusAsync, indicates whether the age was independently verified with statuses like Verified, Unverified, OptedOut, TemporarilyUnavailable, or NotApplicable. Microsoft validates the identity of the calling app to ensure security, limiting access to these age signals. This initiative aligns with regulatory demands for enhanced child safety measures in regions like the UK, EU, and U.S., where states are moving toward operating-system-level mandates for age verification.

Winsage

August 6, 2025

Microsoft is testing a Gaming Copilot AI on the Windows Game Bar

Microsoft has introduced an AI assistant called "Gaming Copilot (Beta)" in its Windows Game Bar application, currently available exclusively to Xbox Insiders on PC. Gaming Copilot recognizes the game being played and offers tailored assistance, featuring a Voice Mode for verbal interaction through a microphone widget. Users can pin this widget to their screen for easy access during gameplay and can share screenshots for further help. To use the new feature, users must be enrolled in the program and are required to be 18 years or older. The Gaming Copilot is only accessible to Xbox Insiders in the United States. Microsoft also has a technology called Copilot Vision, which assists users by "seeing" their screens, but it has limitations in fast-paced games.

AppWizard

April 18, 2025

N.J. sues messaging app Discord for alleged youth endangerment

New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Discord, alleging that the platform's safety measures for young users are inadequate and misleading. The lawsuit claims that Discord's safety protocols have exposed children to violent content, harassment, and sexual abuse, despite the company's assertions that it provides a "safe space for teens." Key concerns include the platform's ineffective age-verification process, which allows children under 13 to access the app, and the failure of its "Safe Direct Messaging" feature to effectively scan for explicit content. Discord has expressed surprise at the legal action and maintains its commitment to improving safety on the platform.

BetaBeacon

December 12, 2024

Xbox Game Pass now lets you stream these 50 player owned games

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