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Original Xbox games on Android are the funniest technical miracle of 2026
BetaBeacon
March 11, 2026

Original Xbox games on Android are the funniest technical miracle of 2026

Xemu, an original Xbox emulator, has been adapted for Android by developers who forked the project. There are two versions available, one paid on the Google Play Store and another free version on GitHub. Performance on Android is currently inconsistent, with some games running better than others.
Microsoft is testing a new way to clean up the Windows 11 Taskbar
Winsage
March 11, 2026

Microsoft is testing a new way to clean up the Windows 11 Taskbar

Microsoft is working to improve Windows 11 based on user feedback, acknowledging various pain points. The agenda view for the Taskbar has been postponed. A hidden feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider builds allows users to remove unwanted quick actions from the quick settings menu, which is still in development. Currently, users can rearrange shortcuts but cannot hide them entirely, a feature that was available in Windows 10. The ability to customize the quick settings menu is expected to return with this new feature.
Facing Instagram messaging glitches, connection issues and other failures in US? Thousands report app outa
AppWizard
March 11, 2026

Facing Instagram messaging glitches, connection issues and other failures in US? Thousands report app outa

Instagram experienced a service disruption affecting its messaging system, with over 10,000 users reporting issues primarily in the United States. Key functionalities impacted included the inability to send or respond to Direct Messages (DMs), leading to interruptions in conversations. Users faced challenges like messages failing to send, stagnant replies, and difficulties loading content. Additionally, some users reported issues with posting and publishing content. There was no official statement from Meta regarding the cause of the disruption.
Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with "too many coincidences" — Microsoft's plan or just user error?
Winsage
March 11, 2026

Windows 11 keeps forcing unwanted updates with “too many coincidences” — Microsoft’s plan or just user error?

Windows updates in Windows 11 can be rolled out automatically or manually through the Settings app. Users have reported an increase in unsolicited upgrades to the latest version of Windows, prompting concerns and frustrations directed towards Microsoft. IT expert Günther Born noted "too many coincidences" regarding these updates. Microsoft plans to automatically install the latest feature update (25H2) on older versions that have reached their end of service. Speculation suggests that unwanted upgrades may be linked to Microsoft's enablement packages, which facilitate version transitions. A user reported an automatic upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 while they were away. Disabling TPM 2.0 should theoretically prevent automatic upgrades, but this has proven complex. Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 11 version 24H2 on October 13, 2026, after which users will need to upgrade to version 25H2 for continued security updates.
Attackers Use Malformed ZIP Archives to Evade Antivirus and EDR Tools
Tech Optimizer
March 11, 2026

Attackers Use Malformed ZIP Archives to Evade Antivirus and EDR Tools

Cybersecurity researchers at the CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) have identified a new evasion technique, VU#976247, used by threat actors to exploit malformed ZIP archives and bypass Antivirus (AV) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. Attackers manipulate the internal headers of ZIP files, particularly altering the compression method field, which causes security tools to fail in analyzing the malicious payload. While some security products may flag the modified files as corrupted, they often do not detect the underlying malicious code. Standard extraction tools typically trust the tampered metadata and may return errors, leaving the hidden payload undisclosed. Attackers use custom malware loaders to extract and execute the malicious data, circumventing traditional AV detection. Cisco has been confirmed as affected, while other vendors, including AhnLab, Avast, Bitdefender, and Avira, have an “Unknown” status regarding their vulnerability. To mitigate this threat, organizations should enhance archive handling processes, avoid relying solely on declared metadata, adopt aggressive detection modes, flag metadata inconsistencies, and consult with AV and EDR providers about vulnerabilities.
Moving AI apps from prototype to production requires enterprise-grade postgres infrastructure
Tech Optimizer
March 11, 2026

Moving AI apps from prototype to production requires enterprise-grade postgres infrastructure

By 2024, 78% of organizations are expected to utilize AI, a significant increase from previous years. However, 90% of technology leaders struggle to measure the return on investment from AI initiatives. Traditional databases are inadequate for AI applications due to limitations in features like vector similarity search and semantic retrieval. Many organizations face challenges in integrating AI applications with existing databases, particularly when migrating legacy systems to the cloud. Security and compliance are critical for AI applications in regulated industries, requiring audit trails, data encryption, and adherence to standards like HIPAA and GDPR. The absence of dedicated vendors for transitioning AI from prototyping to production is notable, with no Postgres vendor focusing solely on AI integration until recently. Anthropic's open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) has emerged as a standard for connecting AI agents to data sources, easing integration challenges. The underlying database architecture is crucial for supporting enterprise-grade AI applications, with Postgres being a common choice. The pgEdge Agentic AI Toolkit for Postgres provides a solution for building production-ready AI applications while ensuring availability, security, and compliance.
Malformed ZIP Files Allows Attackers to Bypass Antivirus and EDR Detections
Tech Optimizer
March 11, 2026

Malformed ZIP Files Allows Attackers to Bypass Antivirus and EDR Detections

A vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-0866 allows malicious actors to exploit malformed ZIP headers to bypass antivirus and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. This flaw occurs because most security solutions rely on metadata within ZIP archives to scan and process files. When the compression method field is altered, security scanners may fail to decompress the archive correctly, resulting in a false negative and leaving the malicious payload undetected. Attackers can then use a custom loader to access the embedded malicious data, circumventing standard extraction tools. Cisco has been confirmed as affected by this vulnerability, while nearly 30 other security vendors have not disclosed their status. The cybersecurity community is urged to evolve scanning methodologies, including not relying solely on declared metadata and implementing aggressive detection modes. Organizations should verify their antivirus and EDR solutions for vulnerability to CVE-2026-0866 and monitor for custom loaders.
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