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AppWizard

February 10, 2026

Google Translate’s latest upgrade surprised everyone by turning into a chatbot

Google Translate’s new AI-powered Advanced mode can engage in conversation rather than just translating text due to "prompt injection," which causes the model to struggle with distinguishing between translation requests and instructions. Users have found that this mode, based on a Gemini-based large language model, can respond to inquiries rather than providing straightforward translations. The older Classic mode remains a reliable option for consistent translations without unexpected interactions.

Winsage

January 15, 2026

This distro makes it easy to switch from Windows to Linux

VailuxOS is a Linux distribution built on a Debian foundation, featuring a user-friendly interface with the KDE Plasma desktop environment. It resembles Windows 11 in layout and includes a Computer icon for easy access to the Home directory. The installation process is straightforward, and it has a minimalist approach to preinstalled applications, allowing customization through the KDE Discover software center with Flatpak support. VailuxOS offers a graphical interface for setting up shared folders via Samba. A minor issue during setup involved a default German keyboard layout that affected password entry, which was resolved by switching to US English. Performance tests showed that VailuxOS can handle tasks like running the llama3.2r language model efficiently, demonstrating its capability for programming tasks.

AppWizard

December 30, 2025

Millennium Whisper and the case for ethical, on-device AI in games

A recent survey by Google Cloud found that 90% of game developers are exploring generative AI. Millennium Whisper, a dating sim by Parable Studios, is the first game on Steam to run a large language model entirely on-device, avoiding cloud-based inference. This approach allows for unique in-game conversations and addresses ethical data usage, as actors retain ownership of their data and receive royalties. The game uses actor-led role-play sessions for character behavior, ensuring high-quality data. Running AI locally enhances energy efficiency and sustainability, contrasting with traditional server-based models that incur ongoing costs. Millennium Whisper received grant funding from Innovate UK and is currently in Early Access. Ambrose Robinson, the founder of Parable Studios, emphasizes the importance of energy savings and the sustainability of their AI approach.

Winsage

December 11, 2025

Microsoft’s Latest ‘Patch Tuesday’ Update Fixes These Three Zero-Days

Microsoft's December Patch Tuesday update addresses three critical zero-day vulnerabilities and a total of 56 bugs, including: - 28 elevation-of-privilege vulnerabilities - 19 remote-code-execution vulnerabilities - 4 information-disclosure vulnerabilities - 3 denial-of-service vulnerabilities - 2 spoofing vulnerabilities Three remote code execution flaws are classified as "critical." One zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-62221, allows attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges through the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. The other two vulnerabilities fixed are: - CVE-2025-64671: A remote code execution vulnerability in GitHub Copilot for Jetbrains, exploitable via Cross Prompt Injection. - CVE-2025-54100: A PowerShell remote code execution vulnerability that can execute scripts from a webpage using Invoke-WebRequest. CVE-2025-62221 is attributed to MSTIC and MSRC, CVE-2025-64671 was disclosed by Ari Marzuk, and CVE-2025-54100 was identified by multiple security researchers.

Winsage

December 10, 2025

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2025 Edition

Microsoft released a significant update addressing 56 security vulnerabilities across its Windows operating systems and supported software. This update includes a patch for a zero-day exploit, CVE-2025-62221, a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Windows 10 and later versions. Throughout 2025, Microsoft has patched a total of 1,129 vulnerabilities, marking an 11.9% increase from the previous year. Three vulnerabilities were classified as critical: CVE-2025-62554 and CVE-2025-62557 related to Microsoft Office, and CVE-2025-62562 related to Microsoft Outlook. Several non-critical privilege escalation vulnerabilities were identified as likely to be exploited, including CVE-2025-62458, CVE-2025-62470, CVE-2025-62472, CVE-2025-59516, and CVE-2025-59517. Another vulnerability, CVE-2025-64671, was found in the Github Copilot Plugin for Jetbrains, allowing remote code execution. Additionally, CVE-2025-54100 is a remote code execution bug in Windows Powershell affecting Windows Server 2008 and later.

AppWizard

December 8, 2025

An AI VTuber Is Trying To Complete Hardcore Minecraft, And All Hell Is Breaking Loose

The AI VTuber Neuro-Sama, created by streamer Vedal987, is attempting to conquer Minecraft Hardcore mode, which features permadeath. She collaborates with fellow VTubers Crelly and Filian, aiming to defeat the Ender Dragon. Neuro's gameplay has been marked by impulsive decisions leading to frequent resets and amusing blunders, including reckless encounters with mobs and environmental hazards. Notable incidents include her falling into lava while building a bridge and attacking a Villager, which provoked an Iron Golem's attack. Crelly, acting as Neuro's caretaker, has expressed frustration over the AI's repeated mistakes. As of attempt number 83, Neuro has died 47 times, while her teammates have recorded 14, 13, and 10 deaths respectively. The team plans to resume their attempts on December 8.

Winsage

December 2, 2025

Microsoft Warns About New Experimental Feature in Windows – Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA

Microsoft has alerted Windows 11 users about a new experimental AI feature called the “Proxy Server,” introduced in build 26220.7262, which can be manually activated in the “AI Components” section. Users receive a cautionary message regarding the feature's experimental nature and potential impacts on device performance, including inaccuracies and unexpected behavior. The underlying language model is still in development, leading to risks of inaccuracies due to incomplete training data. Experts have raised concerns about vulnerabilities to cyber threats, with reports of cybercriminals exploring ways to exploit the AI features. The “Proxy Server” has default read and write permissions to critical user directories, raising security concerns. Microsoft plans to enhance security measures with more granular permission controls and advises that the feature should only be enabled by users aware of the associated risks.

Winsage

December 1, 2025

As Windows 11 turns into an AI OS, Microsoft Copilot boss does not understand how AI is underwhelming

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI CEO, noted user frustration with the aggressive integration of AI into Windows 11, despite the company's efforts to enhance user experience with features like Copilot, which operates on models similar to ChatGPT. Windows 11 includes various AI functionalities, such as Copilot Voice and Copilot Vision, and aims to transform the OS into an "agentic OS" with features like Copilot Actions in Microsoft Edge. Users have expressed dissatisfaction with AI being present in applications like Notepad and File Explorer, perceiving it as intrusive rather than beneficial. Microsoft 365 applications have also integrated Copilot functionalities, but concerns about safety and privacy persist. User feedback indicates a desire for more thoughtful AI integration, as many feel that AI is being applied to problems that do not exist, leading to stress and uncertainty regarding the operating system's control.

AppWizard

November 22, 2025

‘We cloned Gmail, except you’re logged in as Epstein and can see his emails’ is the most impressively cursed tech project of the year

The 2018 text adventure game "You Are Jeff Bezos" highlights Jeff Bezos's net worth of 6 billion at the time, which has since surpassed 0 billion, prompting discussions on wealth distribution. Jmail is a new platform that allows users to explore over 2,000 emails related to Jeffrey Epstein in a mock Gmail interface, based on documents released by the US House Oversight Committee. Co-creators Walz and Luke Igel used AI technology for optical character recognition to make the emails accessible. Each email is linked to a legitimate document for transparency. Jmail includes a crowdsourced feature for users to highlight notable messages, with some emails receiving significant attention, such as inquiries about Trump and Denmark's financial status.

AppWizard

November 16, 2025

Wuxia MMO Where Winds Meet is full of AI chatbot NPCs, and people are doing all the standard obscene stuff to them: ‘I made him think that my character was pregnant with his child’

Where Winds Meet, a multiplayer ARPG, has achieved 190,000 concurrent players on Steam, partly due to its use of large language model chatbots for non-playable characters (NPCs). Players can interact with these NPCs through text or voice, leading to creative and humorous exchanges. For example, one player humorously claimed their character was pregnant with an NPC's child, while another asked about recipes involving ketchup and potatoes, prompting the NPC to reference the historical context of the Song dynasty. Reactions to the AI NPCs are mixed; some players enjoy the interactions, while others express dissatisfaction, with one user stating they reconsidered downloading the game because of the AI integration.