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AppWizard

April 25, 2025

Minecraft Movie Draws Increased Police Presence

The release of the Minecraft Movie has led to chaotic scenes in theaters, with audiences throwing popcorn and drinks in excitement, particularly at the line “Chicken Jockey!” This disruptive behavior has prompted theaters to remind patrons that such actions can result in ejection and police involvement. Videos on social media show disorderly crowds, and theater employees have expressed frustration over the mess created. A serious incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island, where a group of teenage boys violently attacked two adults who asked them to quiet down, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. The film's popularity has intensified warnings against disruptive behavior, leading theaters to enforce stricter consequences.

Winsage

April 24, 2025

Decades-old bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas pops out

Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 update has caused issues for players of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, specifically the disappearance of the seaplane known as the "skimmer." This glitch, which began appearing in November, is not due to the Windows update itself but rather a long-standing error in the game's original coding. The problem arises from the game's vehicles.ide file, where essential parameters for the skimmer were omitted during its transition from Vice City to San Andreas. The update introduced changes in stack handling that affected how the game initialized these parameters, leading to the glitch. Silent, a developer involved in fixing older games, noted that the issue highlights the importance of validating input data and addressing compilation warnings in software development.

AppWizard

April 23, 2025

NJ AG sues Discord, claims the messaging app exposes kids to online predators

Law enforcement officials in New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against Discord, claiming the company misled parents about its safety controls and failed to protect children from sexual and violent content on its platform. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin stated that Discord has violated consumer protection laws, exposing children to risks from online predators. The lawsuit alleges that Discord's safety features were inadequate and that the app's claims of protecting young users were misleading. Specifically, it criticized the "Safe Direct Messaging" feature for failing to effectively detect or delete explicit content. The lawsuit seeks remedies including an injunction against further violations, civil penalties, and forfeiture of profits generated in New Jersey.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

What is the Minecraft movie ‘Chicken Jockey’ trend? Georgia movie theater is a victim

A new trend called the "Chicken Jockey" trend has emerged among moviegoers in the U.S. and U.K. during screenings of "A Minecraft Movie." The Chicken Jockey is a character from Minecraft, depicted as a baby zombie riding a chicken, and is featured in a fight club scene in the film. When Jack Black's character exclaims "Chicken Jockey," audiences erupt in unison, leading to chaotic behavior such as standing, shouting, throwing popcorn and soda, shooting off fireworks, and dancing with live chickens. One notable instance of this trend occurred at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse in Sandy Springs, Georgia, where the theater shared footage of the aftermath on social media and contacted law enforcement due to the chaos. Theater employee Alexi Alvear described the cleanup as taking three hours. Director Jared Hass found the antics amusing and emphasized the joy audiences are experiencing. Jack Black humorously requested no throwing of popcorn during a surprise appearance. "A Minecraft Movie" currently holds a 46% rating from Rotten Tomatoes' critics and an 87% audience score, with a Metascore of 46 and an IMDb rating of 6 out of 10. The film has generated over 0 million against a production budget of 0 million. It is expected to stream on Max, with the earliest streaming date potentially around May 19, depending on box office performance. Pre-orders for digital copies are available on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

Four teens arrested, accused of slashing two adults after ‘Minecraft’ movie

Four teenagers were apprehended at the Apple Cinemas in Warwick, Rhode Island, following an altercation during a screening of "A Minecraft Movie." The police were called after reports of a disturbance, and upon arrival, they found a chaotic scene with two injured adults, one bleeding. The adults had been disrupted by a loud group of teenagers and were assaulted after confronting them. One victim reported being stabbed by a teenager in a black hoodie. Both injured men were taken to Kent Hospital for treatment. The suspects, aged 14 to 16, were taken into custody and transferred to the Rhode Island Training School, facing charges including felony assault and disorderly conduct.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

Cinema buys heavy-duty vacuum cleaners to tidy theatres after wild Minecraft showings

A trend known as "chicken jockey" has gained popularity during screenings of A Minecraft Movie, leading to chaotic experiences in theaters, including cheering and throwing items like popcorn and toilet paper. In one incident, a real chicken was smuggled into a cinema. The disruptive nature of this trend has caused some theaters to stop screenings and involve security or law enforcement. Tahlia Gass, who attended a screening in Victoria, described the chaotic aftermath, while police were called to a cinema in New South Wales following an altercation related to the trend. A Minecraft Movie has grossed nearly half a billion dollars in its opening weekend, becoming the highest-grossing video game adaptation launch to date. The term "chicken jockey" refers to a moment in the Minecraft game where a baby zombie rides a chicken, and the movie features a scene that prompts audience excitement. The trend's rapid rise has been attributed to social media, and while it poses logistical challenges for cinemas, it has attracted younger audiences. The trend began with the movie's premiere in early April and has drawn comparisons to cult classics known for audience participation.

AppWizard

April 15, 2025

Social media trend has teenagers trashing theaters during ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Teenagers, particularly boys, have started throwing food during screenings of “A Minecraft Movie,” initially beginning with popcorn but escalating to include Icees, water bottles, and even glass bottles and salsa. Brandt Gully, the owner of The Springs Cinema & Taphouse, expressed concern over the mess and the challenges it poses for employees, who have had to deal with extensive cleanup and disruptions. The cinema has faced delays, issued refunds, and involved law enforcement to manage the unruly behavior. In response, they have implemented measures to ensure quicker responses to disturbances during screenings.

AppWizard

April 13, 2025

The Director of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Is OK with Chaos During Screenings: ‘People Are Making Memories’

The unexpected success of "A Minecraft Movie" has led to a phenomenon called the "Chicken Jockey" trend, where audiences, particularly children, react exuberantly during screenings by tossing popcorn and hoisting friends onto their shoulders. Director Jared Hess supports this lively trend, emphasizing the importance of allowing kids to enjoy themselves without law enforcement interference. He appreciates the memories being created among friends and families and finds joy in the enthusiastic audience reactions, which he has been actively watching through shared videos. Initially, Hess found the "Chicken Jockey" phrase annoying due to his son's frequent use of it, but he did not anticipate its evolution into the current theater experience. The film is currently in theaters from Warner Bros. Pictures.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Signal, Telegram or WhatsApp: Which Encrypted Messaging App Should You Choose

Telegram, a cloud-based messaging platform, stores necessary operational data, including metadata such as IP addresses. In 2024, Telegram updated its privacy policy to comply with law enforcement requests for user data with valid legal documentation, leading to the fulfillment of 900 requests from U.S. authorities affecting 2,253 individuals. The platform has experienced data breaches, including a 2020 incident exposing data from approximately 42 million Iranian users and a 2019 vulnerability that allowed Chinese agencies to identify protestors in Hong Kong. Telegram features public channels without end-to-end encryption and offers secret chats with end-to-end encryption, limited to the device of origin. Automatic message deletion is available with a minimum interval of one day. While the client applications are open-source, the server-side code is closed-source, requiring user trust in the company to protect data. Metadata collection continues despite end-to-end encryption. Telegram operates on a freemium model, with basic features available for free and a paid tier for additional functionalities. The app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store at no charge.

AppWizard

April 10, 2025

Google fixes two Android zero-day bugs actively exploited by hackers

On Monday, Google released an update addressing two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Android, CVE-2024-53197 and CVE-2024-53150. CVE-2024-53197 was discovered through collaboration with Amnesty International and Benoît Sevens from Google’s Threat Analysis Group, which monitors government-backed cyber threats. Amnesty International previously reported that Cellebrite exploited three zero-day vulnerabilities to access Android phones, including targeting a Serbian student activist. The vulnerabilities allow for remote privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. Google plans to release source code patches for both vulnerabilities within 48 hours and informs Android partners at least a month before public disclosure to prepare updates. Manufacturers are responsible for implementing and distributing these patches to users.