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AppWizard

June 22, 2025

Jack Black riles up fanbase at Kids’ Choice Awards after viral Minecraft moment

Jack Black was honored with the King of Comedy award at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for his contributions to comedy, including roles in Nacho Libre, Kung Fu Panda, and A Minecraft Movie. He also won the title of Favorite Movie Actor for his role in A Minecraft Movie. During his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude to his fans and referenced his character Dewey Finn from School of Rock and his portrayal of Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. A notable moment of the evening included Black referencing a viral scene from A Minecraft Movie involving the phrase "chicken jockey." The Kids' Choice Awards featured nominees like Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar, with Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, and Jelly Roll receiving three nominations each. Winners received Nickelodeon’s orange Blimp trophy and many attendees were covered in green slime.

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

Final Destination: Bloodlines, A Minecraft Movie, Love Me, and every new movie to watch this weekend

Polygon has curated a selection of new streaming and video-on-demand releases. - Final Destination: Bloodlines marks the return of the horror franchise after nearly 15 years, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, and is now available for rent. - A Minecraft Movie, a fantasy comedy directed by Jared Hess, features Jason Momoa and is available on Max. - KPop Demon Hunters, a family musical directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, introduces a K-pop trio as demon hunters and is available on Netflix. - Out Come the Wolves, a horror thriller directed by Adam MacDonald, involves a couples hunting trip gone wrong and is available on Hulu. - The Quiet Ones, an action thriller directed by Frederik Louis Hviid, is based on Denmark's largest heist. - Love Me, a post-apocalyptic romance directed by Sam Zuchero and Andy Zuchero, features Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun and is available on Paramount Plus. - Monty Python and the Holy Grail celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special event, featuring a 24-hour stream on Shout TV and Shout Movies. - Ash, a science fiction horror film directed by Flying Lotus, stars Eiza González and Aaron Paul and is available on Shudder. - Eye for an Eye, a horror film directed by Colin Tilley, follows a teenager facing a vengeful spirit. - Friendship, a black comedy directed by Andrew DeYoung, explores adult relationships through the experiences of two neighbors. - A psychological thriller featuring Willem Dafoe as an art thief trapped in a penthouse unfolds as a darkly humorous reflection on survival.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

Dino Patti says Playdead is taking him to court

Dino Patti, co-founder of Playdead, is facing legal action from the company following a LinkedIn post he made about the game Limbo, which included an image that Playdead claims is unauthorized and owned by co-founder Arnt Jenson. Playdead is demanding 500,000 DKK (approximately ,000) in compensation from Patti. The tensions between Patti and Playdead have escalated since the launch of Inside in 2016, with Patti's credit recognition diminishing over time. Playdead's legal team has warned Patti that his use of the company's assets and disclosure of inside knowledge could constitute a breach of confidentiality. Patti has expressed a willingness to be transparent about the situation and indicated he may release materials related to Playdead's early years.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

Delete WhatsApp From Your Phones, Says THIS Govt; Messaging App Responds

The Iranian government has advised citizens to uninstall WhatsApp due to concerns that user data is being transmitted to Israel amid ongoing military tensions between Iran and Israel. Iranian state television has called for action against the app, while WhatsApp has responded by emphasizing its commitment to user privacy and denying allegations of data sharing with any government. WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and recipient can access message content, maintaining the confidentiality of communications.

Winsage

June 16, 2025

“We’re done” – major government organization slams Microsoft Teams as it drops Windows for good

Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany, is eliminating all Microsoft products from its public offices, with the transition starting in 2023 and concluding by the end of 2025. The state is moving away from Microsoft tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, in favor of open-source alternatives like LibreOffice and Linux-based operating systems. This decision is influenced by the geopolitical climate and aims to achieve greater digital independence while avoiding high licensing fees associated with Microsoft products. The potential savings could reach tens of millions of euros. Neighboring Danish cities, such as Copenhagen and Aarhus, are also considering similar transitions. However, challenges include interoperability issues and the need for employee retraining during the transition.

AppWizard

June 10, 2025

How Russian Spies Are Analyzing Data From China’s WeChat App

Moscow's skepticism towards foreign messaging applications has intensified, particularly regarding the Chinese app WeChat, which has weak encryption protocols. Russian counterintelligence is analyzing WeChat data to identify individuals in contact with Chinese operatives. A recent intelligence document reveals concerns about China's influence in Russia, particularly as Russia's isolation from the West grows due to geopolitical tensions. The F.S.B. is using an analytical tool called "Skopishche" to enhance surveillance, aggregating data from sources like WeChat, including account logins, contact lists, and message archives. This data is often collected from mobile devices seized from significant individuals. The shared focus on surveillance by Russian and Chinese authorities highlights their concerns about external influences and internal dissent.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Jonathan Joss, who appeared in Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption, shot dead in Texas

Jonathan Joss, a 59-year-old actor known for his roles in video games and as John Redcorn in King of the Hill, was shot multiple times during a confrontation with a neighbor, Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, near his former residence, which had burned down earlier this year. Emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene. Joss's husband, Tristan Kern de Gonzales, reported that they had faced over two years of harassment from local residents, including violent homophobic slurs, leading up to the incident. De Gonzales stated that Joss pushed him out of the way during the shooting, saving his life. Joss had previously indicated that the fire that destroyed their home was an accident caused by a barbecue grill, while de Gonzales claimed it was part of ongoing harassment. Joss's career included voice work in various television shows and video games, with notable roles in Red Dead Redemption, Days Gone, Wasteland 3, and Cyberpunk 2077. He was set to reprise his role in a revival of King of the Hill scheduled to premiere on Hulu in August.

Winsage

May 22, 2025

Palestinian developer disrupts Microsoft keynote: ‘my people are suffering’

Microsoft's Build developer conference experienced protests for two consecutive days due to the company's ties to Israel. During a keynote by Jay Parikh, a Palestinian tech worker interrupted to express concerns about Microsoft's contracts with the Israeli government, calling for an end to the collaboration. Security removed the protester, who was supported by the group No Azure for Apartheid. The previous day, Microsoft employee Joe Lopez also interrupted a keynote to speak against the company's contracts with Israel, urging colleagues to speak out. Microsoft is conducting an internal review of its technology's role in the Gaza conflict, maintaining that its relationship with Israel's Ministry of Defense is commercial and that its technologies are not misused. This follows previous instances of dissent within Microsoft, including disruptions at a 50th-anniversary event.

Tech Optimizer

May 19, 2025

A spoof antivirus makes Windows Defender disable security scans

A researcher known as es3n1n explored Windows security mechanisms to bypass antivirus software validation checks in the Windows Security Center (WSC). He used tools like dnSpy and Process Monitor to analyze how legitimate antivirus solutions register with WSC. He confirmed that WSC validates the signatures of processes calling its APIs. Previously, es3n1n faced controversy when his project, no-defender, was removed from GitHub due to a DMCA takedown request from a software vendor.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Waltz’s Use of Messaging Platform Raises New Security Questions

Michael Waltz, the former national security adviser, mistakenly included a journalist in a sensitive chat on Signal during a cabinet meeting, raising concerns about communication practices among senior officials. A photograph captured him using a different messaging app that promotes archiving for record-keeping, which raises compliance questions with federal regulations. Visible contacts on his screen included Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. The use of encrypted messaging apps like Signal complicates the National Archives' role in preserving governmental records, highlighting the tension between secure communication and the need for transparency in government operations.