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Winsage

August 6, 2025

Microsoft’s 2030 Vision: AI Windows That Sees, Hears, and Anticipates

Microsoft envisions a future for Windows by 2030 where devices will have sensory capabilities, allowing them to see, hear, and engage in conversation. This shift towards "agentic" AI aims to transform the operating system into a proactive assistant that anticipates user needs. Recent advancements, such as Copilot Vision in Windows 11, exemplify this evolution by enabling real-time analysis of on-screen content. The integration of AI features, including Bing Chat, positions Windows 11 as the first operating system with a centralized AI assistant. Sensory AI will facilitate devices interpreting visual and auditory inputs, offering proactive suggestions based on user context. Microsoft is addressing privacy concerns through responsible AI frameworks while promoting a hybrid model where AI augments human capabilities. This evolution could redefine industries, with potential applications in healthcare and creative sectors.

Winsage

August 5, 2025

Microsoft suggests the future of Windows will make today’s operating systems feel alien to use — here’s what that really means

Microsoft has launched a video series called "Windows 2030 Vision," featuring aspirations for the future of Windows over the next five years. David Weston, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Enterprise & Security, suggests that traditional input methods will become outdated. The company plans to integrate AI into Windows in various forms, aiming for a seamless integration throughout the operating system, potentially allowing AI to manage applications and workflows autonomously. Recent advancements in AI-powered web browsers indicate a future where voice commands could replace traditional cursor navigation. Microsoft is reportedly developing prototypes for this new desktop user experience and has introduced Copilot Mode for the Edge browser as a testing ground for these technologies. The series will continue to explore Microsoft's innovative roadmap for Windows.

AppWizard

August 1, 2025

Google releases Gemini 2.5 Deep Think for AI Ultra subscribers

Google is rolling out its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, which is available exclusively through the Gemini app and requires a subscription to Google's premium AI Ultra plan. Deep Think enhances the capabilities of Gemini 2.5 Pro by increasing "thinking time" through greater parallel analysis, allowing it to explore various problem-solving methods. It requires several minutes to formulate a response, contributing to its proficiency in design aesthetics, scientific reasoning, and coding. Deep Think has been benchmarked against other models, showing superiority over Gemini 2.5 Pro and competing models like OpenAI's o3 and Grok 4. It scored 34.8 percent on Humanity's Last Exam, outperforming other models that typically score between 20 to 25 percent.

Winsage

July 31, 2025

Remember the metaverse? — Microsoft Teams does, and it’s rebooting virtual meetings with immersive events

Microsoft Teams has launched immersive events in public preview, enhancing virtual meetings with spatial audio capabilities for casual conversations. Each participant can customize their virtual avatar, and hosts can personalize the event space without coding skills. Immersive events can accommodate larger groups than the existing Immersive Space view and are expected to replace it over time. Participants can join using a PC, Mac, or Meta Quest headset, with event organization requiring a Teams Premium subscription. Three environments are available for immersive events: Cascades, Oasis, and Canvas, each designed for different types of gatherings.

Winsage

July 29, 2025

Windows 10 turns ten years old today

Microsoft released Windows 10 on July 29, 2015, as a response to dissatisfaction with Windows 8. The operating system replaced the touch-centric design of Windows 8 with a more traditional desktop experience and began to surpass Windows 7 in popularity between spring 2017 and early 2018. By the end of 2021, over 80 percent of Windows computers were running Windows 10, aided by free upgrade offers. Jerry Nixon, a senior developer at Microsoft, referred to Windows 10 as the "last Windows," a sentiment echoed in the Windows Internals manual. However, Windows 11 was announced on June 24, 2021, and officially released on October 5, 2021. Despite free upgrades from Windows 10, Windows 11 has struggled to gain popularity due to its lack of groundbreaking features and stringent system requirements. As of now, Windows 10 remains installed on over half of all Windows PCs and laptops. General support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, after which users will no longer receive security updates.

AppWizard

July 23, 2025

Google Play, Android ecosystem generated ₹4 lakh cr. in revenue for Indian app publishers in 2024: Google

On July 23, 2025, Google announced that its Play and Android ecosystem generated ₹4 lakh crore in revenue for app publishers and the economy in 2024, creating approximately 35 lakh jobs. India has the second largest number of active developers on Google Play, contributing over 10 lakh developer jobs. Surveys indicate that 72% of Indian users accessed the internet for the first time via an Android device, with 85% using Android phones as their primary gateway to digital public services. The open-source nature of Android has led to estimated savings of ₹25,200 crore in development and operational costs. At the Google I/O Connect India 2025 conference, Google introduced initiatives such as localizing data processing for Gemini 2.5 Flash, new AI tools in Firebase Studio, a training program with Unity, and partnerships with start-ups from the India AI Mission. Google is also working with BharatGen at IIT Bombay to develop Automatic Speech Recognition and Text-to-Speech models for Indic languages.

Winsage

July 17, 2025

Semperis Research Uncovers Critical Flaw in Windows Server 2025 Exposing Managed Service Accounts to Golden DMSA Attack

Semperis has identified a vulnerability in Windows Server 2025, termed Golden dMSA, which allows for high-impact attacks that enable cross-domain lateral movement and persistent access to managed service accounts in Active Directory. The vulnerability exploits a cryptographic flaw in the ManagedPasswordId structure, which has predictable components and limited combinations, making brute-force attacks feasible. Semperis researcher Adi Malyanker developed a tool named GoldenDMSA to help cybersecurity professionals understand and simulate this attack. Additionally, Semperis has uncovered other vulnerabilities, such as nOauth in Microsoft's Entra ID and BadSuccessor, a privilege escalation technique in Windows Server 2025. The company focuses on protecting enterprise identity services and offers various resources for the cybersecurity community.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

Google is doubling down on cybersecurity using AI

Google's AI security agent, Big Sleep, has identified a vulnerability in SQLite, designated as CVE-2025-6965, which was being exploited by hackers. Enhancements have been made to Google's open-source forensics tool, now operating on the upgraded Sec-Gemini platform for improved log analysis and threat detection. Google is set to unveil FACADE, an insider threat detection system that has monitored billions of daily events since 2018 using contrastive learning. At DEF CON 33, Google will co-host a Capture the Flag event with Airbus, involving AI assistants in security challenges. Google is contributing data from its Secure AI Framework to the Coalition for Secure AI to enhance research in cybersecurity. The AI Cyber Challenge, a DARPA-led competition supported by Google, is nearing its conclusion, with winners showcasing AI tools for identifying and rectifying vulnerabilities in open-source software.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

How does your phone know so many private details? How thousands of apps are exploiting mysterious indoor location tracking

In 2023, a family at an amusement park experienced technology's impact on privacy when the park's app used geolocation to notify a waiting parent about fast-track entry. Spanish researchers investigated how apps exploit Bluetooth and Wi-Fi permissions to track users indoors, even without GPS. Their findings, to be presented at the Pets privacy conference, reveal that 86% of 9,976 analyzed Android apps collect sensitive data, including location coordinates. The study highlights ethical concerns regarding data sharing and potential misuse, as information can track individuals' movements and identify sensitive activities. Many apps use software development kits (SDKs) that include hidden location tracking features, with 52 SDKs identified in nearly 10,000 apps installed on around 55 billion devices. The Android Advertising ID allows companies to track users and create detailed profiles based on location data, raising ethical dilemmas about privacy and the commodification of personal information.

AppWizard

July 12, 2025

Minecraft Creator Says That If Buying a Game Is Not a Purchase, Then Pirating It Is Not Theft

Markus Persson, known as Notch, has been a controversial figure in the gaming community for his views on piracy. In 2012, he suggested that a Minecraft fan should pirate the game if they couldn't afford it, stating that if they liked it later, they could buy it. He argued at the 2011 Game Developers Conference that piracy should not be considered theft, as it does not remove the original copy from circulation. Recently, he commented on the Stop Killing Games initiative, which seeks to prevent game developers from permanently shutting down games, noting that if buying a game is not a purchase, then pirating it is not theft. He also reminisced about older games that allowed players to host their own servers. Earlier this year, he gauged interest in a potential return to game development, hinting at a spiritual successor to Minecraft.