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Parents of Instagram and Messenger teens can see what they’re asking AI.
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

Parents of Instagram and Messenger teens can see what they’re asking AI.

Meta has introduced a feature that allows parents to monitor the inquiries their teenagers make to the company's AI on platforms such as Instagram and Messenger. This feature is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Brazil, providing insights into the topics explored by teens with Meta's AI over the past week. It also extends to Facebook, although the platform's relevance among younger users is decreasing. The initiative is part of Meta's efforts to safeguard young users, including alerts to parents about searches related to self-harm.
Australian Government Demands to Know What Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam are Doing to Prevent Grooming, Radicalisation
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

Australian Government Demands to Know What Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam are Doing to Prevent Grooming, Radicalisation

The Australian Government's eSafety office has requested major gaming platforms, including Roblox, Microsoft, Epic, and Valve, to provide details on their measures to prevent child grooming and extremist content. The eSafety office has issued legally enforceable transparency notices due to concerns that platforms like Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam may be exploited by predators and extremist groups. Approximately 90% of children aged 8 to 17 in Australia engage with online games, highlighting the need for protective measures. Reports indicate that these platforms have been associated with grooming incidents and extremist themes, including games inspired by the Islamic State and depictions of mass shootings. Non-compliance with the transparency notice could result in penalties of AUD5,000 per day. In response, Roblox has committed to safety initiatives, including AI technology to review content and plans for age-based accounts to enhance user safety.
eSafety Commissioner of Australia issues notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

eSafety Commissioner of Australia issues notices to Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued legally enforceable transparency notices to online gaming platforms such as Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam due to concerns about grooming, sexual extortion, and youth radicalisation. The notices require these platforms to clarify their strategies for identifying, preventing, and responding to online harms, including grooming, cyberbullying, and violent extremism, while aligning with the Australian Government’s Basic Online Safety Expectations. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to A million per incident and daily penalties of up to A,000.
Microsoft says it's 'directly influenced' by feedback from Windows 11 users when it comes to fixing the OS
Winsage
April 23, 2026

Microsoft says it’s ‘directly influenced’ by feedback from Windows 11 users when it comes to fixing the OS

Microsoft is committed to enhancing Windows 11 by engaging with user feedback, particularly from its community of testers. During a meeting with Windows Insiders, leadership emphasized their influence from user insights. Pavan Davuluri, head of Windows, expressed excitement about focusing on user feedback, particularly addressing fundamental issues rather than adding new AI features. Microsoft plans to revamp Windows 11 by 2026, but skepticism exists among users regarding the company's sincerity in improving the operating system. Common criticisms include concerns about the team's passion for the product and accusations that UX designers prioritize aesthetics over quality. To overcome skepticism, Microsoft needs to demonstrate tangible improvements and effectively address bugs and enhance quality assurance processes.
WWII RTS 'Sudden Strike 5' Launches on PC on the 23rd
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

WWII RTS ‘Sudden Strike 5’ Launches on PC on the 23rd

H2 Interactive has released 'Sudden Strike 5,' a PC strategy game developed by Kite Games, available on Direct Games with a promotional discount. A PS5 version will be released in Korea soon, and an update will add Korean language support to the PC version. The game is set during World War II, featuring 25 historical mission campaigns and over 300 unique units. Players can command various combat units, including tanks and infantry, and have flexibility in tactics and objectives. The game includes commander customization, enhanced camera options, and a PVP mode. The Deluxe Edition features an original soundtrack, vehicle camouflage skins, and exclusive PVP maps. For more information, visit the official website and social media platforms.
Aurora Serverless: Faster performance, enhanced scaling, and still scales down to zero
Tech Optimizer
April 23, 2026

Aurora Serverless: Faster performance, enhanced scaling, and still scales down to zero

Amazon Aurora Serverless offers an on-demand, auto-scaling database management solution that adjusts to workload demands, scaling up during high usage and down to zero during inactivity. The latest version, platform version 4, has a 30% performance increase over version 3 and allows users to monitor performance metrics effectively. Benchmark tests show that both Aurora MySQL and Aurora PostgreSQL on platform version 4 achieve a 27% to 34% increase in New Orders per Minute (NOPM) compared to version 3. The autoscaling mechanism in Aurora Serverless has been improved, doubling the default scaling rate and achieving maximum capacity in 22 minutes, a 45% improvement over the previous 40 minutes. A Sysbench workload test indicates that version 4 completes tasks 27% faster and at a 28% lower cost compared to version 3. Additionally, platform version 4 incorporates more metrics for better scaling decisions, enhancing performance in resource competition scenarios. To check the current platform version of an Aurora Serverless cluster, users can navigate to the Amazon RDS console or use the AWS CLI command provided.
Medieval sandbox sim Noble Legacy just got much more realistic, but it's the new town pets I'm most excited about
AppWizard
April 23, 2026

Medieval sandbox sim Noble Legacy just got much more realistic, but it’s the new town pets I’m most excited about

A significant update for Noble Legacy has been released, introducing substantial changes to the medieval simulation game developed by Studio 369. The update enhances town management, allowing for larger player towns and improved villager behavior, including new factors like temperature and cleanliness. Players can recruit villagers, assign tasks, and create production chains while managing local issues and defending against bandit raids. Titled "Life, Death, and Industry," the update adds survival elements, improves villager AI with unique traits and dialogues, and emphasizes health management through warmth and hygiene. New facilities like bathhouses and apothecaries are introduced, along with a system of afflictions affecting villager performance. The population cap has increased from 50 to 70, and players can implement kingdom-wide policies through edicts. The update also features the first unique hero recruit, Hardwin the Hermit, and introduces two new scenarios along with dynamic quest generation systems. Bandit behavior has shifted to focus on resource targeting, and players can now keep town pets that assist during raids. New trading options for livestock and visual updates to buildings and armor sets have been added. A custom game mode for difficulty adjustments and a creative mode for unrestricted building are also included. The update is live and available at a discounted price until April 27.
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