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We polled PC gamers on how much generative AI is acceptable in games, and here’s what they said
AppWizard
February 28, 2026

We polled PC gamers on how much generative AI is acceptable in games, and here’s what they said

Generative AI is increasingly integrated into video game development, with applications ranging from art assets to gameplay mechanics. A poll of approximately 1,000 respondents revealed that over 40% prefer traditional game development with no AI involvement. More than half of participants are open to generative AI to varying degrees: 20% oppose its inclusion in final products but accept its use as a productivity tool, while 21% approve of some AI involvement if disclosed. Additionally, 14% would engage with heavily AI-utilized games if enjoyable. Concerns about AI-generated code have been raised by developers, particularly regarding its quality. Despite skepticism, there is agreement on the benefits of AI-accelerated rendering techniques for performance improvements.
New backdoor found in Android tablets targeting users in Russia, Germany and Japan
AppWizard
February 19, 2026

New backdoor found in Android tablets targeting users in Russia, Germany and Japan

Researchers from Kaspersky have discovered an Android backdoor named Keenadu, embedded in the firmware of devices, allowing it to infect tablets before they reach consumers. This malware, affecting over 13,700 users globally, primarily targets advertising fraud by hijacking browser search engines, monitoring app installations, and generating fraudulent revenue. Tablets from various manufacturers, including Alldocube, have been found compromised, with the malware likely inserted during the firmware build stage through a compromised supply chain. Keenadu has multiple variants, some hidden in applications, and employs evasion tactics based on device language settings and time zones. It cannot be removed using standard Android security tools, and users are advised to install clean firmware or replace their devices entirely.
The Simplest Android App for Scanning Documents
AppWizard
February 17, 2026

The Simplest Android App for Scanning Documents

FairScan is a free and open-source scanning application designed for Android users, allowing them to photograph, crop, and compile multipage documents into a single PDF file. The app prioritizes user privacy and simplicity, avoiding intrusive ads and questionable privacy practices common in other scanning apps. Users can download FairScan from the Google Play Store or F-Droid, and the scanning process involves capturing images of documents in a well-lit area, with the option to add additional pages. Scanned documents can be exported as a single PDF or multiple JPEG files. While FairScan lacks features like post-capture editing and optical character recognition, it effectively serves its primary purpose without unnecessary distractions.
Microsoft Edge and Interop 2026
Winsage
February 13, 2026

Microsoft Edge and Interop 2026

Microsoft Edge is actively participating in the Interop project, now in its sixth year, collaborating with companies like Mozilla, Igalia, Google, and Apple to improve web interoperability. For Interop 2026, focus areas include expanding the CSS attr() function, enhancing color tooling, enabling container style queries, allowing custom highlights, improving the interoperability of dialog elements, enhancing the fetch() API, boosting IndexedDB performance, integrating WebAssembly with JavaScript promises, implementing media pseudo-classes, enhancing the Navigation API, allowing multiple custom element registries, creating scroll-driven animations, improving CSS scroll snapping behavior, adding support for the shape() CSS function, enhancing View Transitions, addressing web compatibility issues, improving WebRTC interoperability, and advancing the WebTransport API. Additionally, investigation efforts will focus on accessibility testing, developing a JPEG XL test suite, enhancing mobile testing infrastructure, and refining the WebVTT specification. A Top Developer Needs dashboard has been launched to monitor ongoing interoperability challenges. The previous Interop 2025 project achieved significant milestones, including reliable CSS anchor positioning, smoother view transitions, simplified Navigation API implementation, alignment on Core Web Vitals, streamlined JSON module scripts, and accessible disclosure widgets. All participating browsers in Interop 2025 scored at least 98%.
After joking about buying Amazon MMO New World, Rust boss says to "keep hope" as he signs NDA with an "unnamed company"
AppWizard
January 31, 2026

After joking about buying Amazon MMO New World, Rust boss says to “keep hope” as he signs NDA with an “unnamed company”

Alistair McFarlane, head of Facepunch Studios, has expressed interest in reviving the canceled Amazon MMO, New World, and has made a light-hearted offer for its rights. He is entering a non-disclosure agreement with an unnamed company, urging fans to keep "low expectations." McFarlane engaged with the New World community by jokingly tagging Amazon Games and discussing the planned shutdown of the New World: Aeternum servers in January 2027. He believes in empowering the community through public server hosting if a deal occurs. McFarlane has acknowledged the game's rough start and lack of long-term support but sees potential for its revival. Facepunch Studios prioritizes community engagement, as demonstrated by the ongoing success of their game Rust. The identity of the unnamed company remains undisclosed, but speculation points to Amazon Games. McFarlane emphasizes that discussions are confidential and that there are no confirmed deals or announcements at this time.
Not a virus: What it means and why antivirus flags it
Tech Optimizer
January 27, 2026

Not a virus: What it means and why antivirus flags it

The term “not a virus” is used by antivirus software to indicate that a file does not match known malware signatures but still triggers a detection. This means the file is not automatically blocked or confirmed as a threat; the alert highlights something unusual, leaving the decision to the user. Alerts typically arise when software exhibits behavior associated with increased risk, despite lacking clear evidence of malicious intent. Malware is specifically designed to inflict harm, while files labeled “not a virus” may perform actions that raise security concerns but are not classified as harmful. Antivirus programs identify threats through signature detection and heuristic behavior-based detection. Legitimate programs, such as system utilities, download managers, and game cheats, can inadvertently trigger “not a virus” alerts. Common types of detections include adware, riskware, and potentially unwanted applications (PUA). The primary security risk of “not a virus” files is exposure rather than direct attacks, and privacy concerns often arise from data collection by these programs. If an antivirus detects “not a virus,” users should identify the file, review recent changes, compare detections, and decide whether to keep or remove it. To reduce unwanted alerts, users should download from official sources, use custom installation options, and remove unused software.
8 Genius Android Apps That Will Change How You Use Your Phone
AppWizard
January 26, 2026

8 Genius Android Apps That Will Change How You Use Your Phone

Your Android device can be customized to enhance lifestyle and productivity through various applications. 1. ScreenCraft: Offers high-quality wallpapers, customizable clocks, and home screen setups for personalization. 2. AkiFlow: A productivity assistant that integrates with platforms like Gmail and Google Calendar, featuring task management and smart scheduling. 3. Typy AI: An AI-powered keyboard assistant providing grammar correction, sentence rephrasing, language translation, and tone adjustment. 4. Yin Yang Launcher: A minimalist launcher that prioritizes essential apps and includes a digital well-being tracker for screen time monitoring. 5. Adaptive Theme: Automatically adjusts display settings between light and dark modes based on the environment to reduce eye strain. 6. Volume Scroll: Allows navigation through the volume buttons for easier one-handed use, customizable for specific apps. 7. Weblo: A privacy-centric browser that blocks ads and trackers, supports background audio playback, and enables quick access to web apps. 8. OmniTools: An all-in-one utility app that includes calculators, unit converters, focus timers, and health trackers for everyday needs.
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