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AppWizard

March 11, 2026

Quantum Computing Isn’t Just Coming for Bitcoin—It Threatens Messaging Apps Too

IBM researchers are collaborating with Signal and Threema to develop messaging systems resilient to quantum computing threats, prompted by concerns that quantum technology could compromise current encryption methods. IBM's report stresses the need to redesign messaging protocols in anticipation of potential quantum capabilities that could break existing encryption. Cryptography expert Ethan Heilman highlighted that encrypted messaging platforms face immediate risks from quantum threats, specifically through "store-and-forward attacks." Both Signal and Threema are enhancing their security measures; Signal is implementing upgrades like PQXDH and SPQR for post-quantum protection, while Threema is integrating the ML-KEM algorithm for quantum-safe encryption. Research indicated that adapting the Signal protocol for quantum safety may increase bandwidth requirements, necessitating a complete redesign for efficiency.

Winsage

March 6, 2026

Broken Windows: How Microsoft Loses Its AI Premium

As of March 6, 2026, Microsoft is facing significant challenges, including a quarterly expenditure of .5 billion on data centers and chips, and a decline in cloud margins from 70% to 67%. The adoption rate for its AI assistant, Copilot, is only 3.3%, raising concerns about its future revenue. Additionally, Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI is under scrutiny due to projected losses of billion for OpenAI this year. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to increase operational costs for Azure due to rising energy prices and potential shipping delays for server components. If growth slows and margins continue to decline, Microsoft's stock could drop to around per share based on historical valuation averages. The Trefis High Quality Portfolio has outperformed major benchmarks with returns exceeding 105% since its inception, emphasizing the benefits of a diversified investment strategy over individual stocks.

AppWizard

March 1, 2026

Hack-and-Slash Action Game Verminsteel Announced for PC

Developer Glass Bottom Games has announced its upcoming title, Verminsteel, an anthropomorphic hack-and-slash action game set to launch on PC via Steam in 2027. The game features players as a crow warrior fighting against occupying forces, utilizing various weapons and engaging in battles across the Fragarian countryside. Players can also play as other characters, rally allies, and upgrade weapons. The game emphasizes community themes and has been developed without the use of generative AI.

AppWizard

February 26, 2026

Anthropomorphic hack-and-slash action game Verminsteel announced for PC

Glass Bottom Games has announced their new project, Verminsteel, an anthropomorphic hack-and-slash action game featuring a crow protagonist. The game is set for release on PC via Steam in 2027. Players will use a variety of weapons, including swords and frying pans, to battle against enemy forces and rescue townsfolk. The game emphasizes community and collaboration, with players able to recruit allies and utilize their unique skills. Key features include a deep combat system, squad maneuvers, and weapon upgrades. Glass Bottom Games confirmed that no generative AI was used in the game's development. An announcement trailer is available for viewing.

Winsage

February 11, 2026

Someone built a Windows 98-powered smart toaster, and you toast bread by running an EXE

A smart toaster powered by Windows 95 has been created using a Raspberry Pi inside a 3D-printed beige shell. The original toaster hardware was incompatible with Windows 95, so a Raspberry Pi Pico was used to intercept inputs, allowing the Raspberry Pi to manage the OS-toaster connection. Users can control the toaster through a custom application called Toast.exe, which allows manual adjustments to heating, cycles, and tray movements.

AppWizard

February 11, 2026

UK-based pair behind messaging app accused of giving data to Iranian regime

Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani, co-founders of TS Information Technology, operate a messaging app called Gap Messenger, which is associated with the Iranian regime. Their company is based in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, and is linked to the Iranian software corporation Towse’e Saman Information Technology (TSIT). Despite claims of encryption and user privacy, experts have raised concerns about Gap Messenger's role in government censorship in Iran. Mahdi Anjidani has expressed pro-regime views in Iranian media and has connections to the Iranian government through his ventures. Gap Messenger has over 1 million downloads on Google Play and is part of Iran's domestic internet network aimed at controlling citizen access to information. Reports suggest that the app may have shared user data with Iranian authorities. The Anjidani brothers have ties to various business ventures in Iran, including a social network and a payment platform.

Winsage

February 11, 2026

The Windows 98 Toaster is Here

YouTuber Throaty Mumbo successfully ran Windows 98 on a smart toaster by disassembling the Revolution Cooking High-Speed Smart Toaster and using a Raspberry Pi 5 to emulate a late-1990s Pentium II PC. He created a custom program called “toast.exe” to facilitate communication between the Windows 98 interface and the toaster's hardware. The project resulted in a functional system that allows users to operate the toaster through a retro Windows 98 environment, complete with a 7-inch HDMI monitor and a 3D-printed shell designed to resemble a classic PC.

AppWizard

January 30, 2026

UK-based founders accused of sharing app data with Iranian authorities

Hadi and Mahdi Anjidani lead TS Information Technology, a UK branch of the Iranian firm Towse’e Saman Information Technology, known for developing Gap Messenger, a domestic alternative to Telegram. The company is registered in West Sussex, UK. Gap Messenger claims to be encrypted and not share user data with third parties, but Iranian digital rights researchers have raised concerns about its involvement in state surveillance, supported by leaked emails from Iran’s attorney general's office from 2022. Mahdi Anjidani, the CEO, has publicly supported government regulation of foreign messaging apps and has identified himself as a proponent of the Islamic Revolution. Gap Messenger operates within Iran's state-controlled internet, often during internet shutdowns linked to protests. The Anjidani brothers' business operations suggest a close alignment with Iranian authorities, as domestic messaging platforms typically require significant political backing to operate.

AppWizard

January 26, 2026

InXile’s steampug RPG Clockwork Empires aims to ‘bring the level of reactivity from our isometric titles into something first-person,’ Brian Fargo says, calling it the studio’s ‘most ambitious title’

In June 2025, InXile Entertainment revealed their steampunk RPG, Clockwork Revolution, after two years of silence. The project is described by InXile head Brian Fargo as the studio's "most ambitious title, probably by a factor of 10." The game aims to incorporate the reactivity of InXile's isometric titles into a first-person format, exploring morality and player choices in a complex manner. Fargo reflects on the darker themes of previous titles, like Wasteland 2, and emphasizes the unpredictable outcomes of player decisions. Clockwork Revolution currently has no release date, but it promises innovative gameplay and depth.

AppWizard

January 19, 2026

Square Enix RPG Free for a Limited Time

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is currently available for free to select users through Prime Gaming, requiring an Amazon Prime subscription. The offer is limited to PC users and will be available until February 2. The game, released a decade ago, is the fourth installment in the Deus Ex series and typically retails for .99. It has a Metacritic score of 83 and players can expect to spend around 30 hours to complete the main storyline or about 50 hours for full exploration.