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AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Google is using Gemini to keep latest online scammers in check

Google is deploying advanced artificial intelligence to identify and combat online scams across its platforms, including Chrome, Search, and Android. The AI technology enables Google to detect 20 times more scam-related pages than before. Chrome will now alert users to unwanted or harmful notifications from scam websites, allowing them to unsubscribe or view blocked content. The initiative utilizes Gemini's Nano, an on-device AI capable of identifying new scams. Google has also introduced AI-powered scam detection in Google Messages, which flags potential malicious users by scanning for scam-related phrases and patterns, allowing users to report and block suspicious contacts.

Tech Optimizer

May 12, 2025

MySQL at 30: Still important but no longer king

MySQL was created by Swedish developer Michael “Monty” Widenius in 1995 and became fully open-sourced under the GPL license by 2000. It emerged as a key component of the LAMP stack, offering a free and easily installable database solution that appealed to web developers, particularly during the 2000s when many startups adopted it. Major platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Flickr utilized MySQL for managing user data and content. Initially, MySQL had limitations, such as lacking full SQL compliance and robust transaction support, but its speed and simplicity made it accessible for developers. By the mid-2000s, MySQL introduced the InnoDB storage engine, enhancing its capabilities and solidifying its popularity. Projections for 2025 indicate that MySQL will remain the most widely deployed database globally, with numerous applications still using it today.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages

DOOM: The Dark Ages has received a range of critical reviews, with ratings as follows: EuroGamer - 80, tsa - 80, HardcoreGamer - 100, Tom's Guide - 90, PCGamesN - 80, DigitalTrends - 70, VG247 - 80, TechRadar - 80, IGN - 90, and Vice - 90. Critics noted the game's nostalgic charm, engaging combat, and stunning graphics, while some pointed out weaknesses such as underdeveloped features, pacing issues, and disappointing new mechanics.

Winsage

May 7, 2025

I ditched Windows Explorer for a terminal-first file manager, and I’m never looking back

Windows users often experience limitations with File Explorer, which can be slow and cumbersome. Yazi is an alternative file management tool built using Rust, designed for speed and reliability. It operates asynchronously, preventing freezes and inefficiencies, and features a minimalist terminal interface for efficient file management. Yazi is accessible for both power users and beginners, allowing navigation with arrow keys and mouse interactions. It includes advanced features such as batch renaming, multi-tab support, and scrollable previews for various file types. The command-line tool “ya” enhances plugin management and customization options, allowing users to adjust appearance and functionality. Yazi is available for download on GitHub.

Winsage

May 7, 2025

An AI-driven ‘Fix it’ button is just what Windows needs

Microsoft is introducing a branding transformation with new Windows AI features in the latest Surface Laptop and Surface Pro, focusing on user experience enhancement through an advanced NPU in Copilot+ PCs. A key feature is the "agentic AI" in the Windows 11 Settings menu, which can autonomously research, troubleshoot, and resolve PC issues. For example, it can adjust screen brightness or text size based on user needs. The system includes a "Fix it" button that offers solutions for common problems, such as activating dark mode to reduce eye strain. This AI-driven approach aims to improve user satisfaction by providing straightforward solutions to specific issues.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Revenge of the Savage Planet review

The game is a comedy co-op metroidvania titled "Revenge of the Savage Planet," developed and published by Raccoon Logic Studios, set to release on May 8, 2025, priced at £33. It features a whimsical gait for characters, a vibrant ecosystem, and elements of survival and exploration across four distinct planets. The game includes color-coded goo that affects gameplay, allowing for creative interactions and traps in co-op play. It shifts from a first-person to a third-person perspective and emphasizes player expression and fun over grindy mechanics. The game is designed for cooperative enjoyment rather than solitary play, although solo players will still find engaging elements.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Get A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Minecraft Movie With This New Artbook

The Minecraft movie is performing well at the box office, and a new book titled A Minecraft Movie: From Block to Big Screen provides an overview of its production, featuring concept art and commentary from the production team. The book is 192 pages long and available on Amazon. Additionally, there is an official Minecraft Movie Coloring Book for younger fans, priced at .18. Other official Minecraft books, including The World of Minecraft, offer insights into the game's history and are available for .24. Merchandise related to the Minecraft Movie is being released, including action figures and a remote-control exploding Creeper. Fans can also preorder the Blu-ray release of the movie, which includes a Limited Edition 4K Steelbook Edition and a Walmart-exclusive Collector's Crafting Table Edition.

AppWizard

May 5, 2025

Nightmare Frontier, a New Tactical Turn-Based Strategy Game, Announced for PC

Developer Ice Code Games has announced their new tactical turn-based strategy game, Nightmare Frontier, described as "XCOM meets Hunt: Showdown with a dash of Cthulhu." The game is set in an alternate 19th-century America, altered by a mysterious event, where survivors face the Dreadweavers—monstrous entities representing humanity's deepest fears. Players take on the role of a ringleader, navigating a treacherous environment and rallying scavengers for missions to find loot. The gameplay combines turn-based "gun-n-slash" mechanics with horror elements, featuring a risk-reward system. Nightmare Frontier is available for wishlisting on Steam.

TrendTechie

May 4, 2025

Understanding Torrents: A Beginner’s Guide

Torrents enable efficient digital file sharing through a peer-to-peer (P2P) system, allowing users to download content from multiple sources simultaneously rather than a single server. This collaborative method enhances download speeds as users share file segments with one another. uTorrent is a tool that facilitates this process by connecting to trackers for peer discovery and managing the downloading and uploading of file pieces. Key terms in the torrenting community include seeding, which is sharing a complete file after downloading, and leeching, which is downloading without sharing. The decentralized nature of torrenting improves file availability and speeds, as all users contribute bandwidth. To optimize uTorrent usage, users should select torrents with a good ratio of seeders to leechers, manage speed settings, and practice seeding etiquette.

AppWizard

May 3, 2025

Facebook parent Meta launches AI assistant app, further competing with OpenAI and Google

Meta Platforms launched a dedicated app for its Meta AI assistant, enhancing user experience by providing personalized responses based on user data from Facebook and Instagram. The app is powered by Llama 4, Meta's latest large language model, designed to compete with AI systems from OpenAI and Google. It will integrate with Meta’s AI glasses and the existing companion app. Meta is also hosting its first AI developer event, LlamaCon, on the same day as the app launch and plans to test a paid subscription model for advanced versions of its AI chatbot in the second quarter. Meta AI, launched in September 2023, serves as a virtual assistant capable of reasoning tasks.