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AppWizard

September 5, 2025

Google says ‘Nano Banana’ drove in over 10 million new users to its Gemini app

Google announced that its Gemini app has gained over 10 million new users, largely due to the innovative image editor feature called nano banana. This feature has facilitated the editing of more than 200 million images since its introduction. Users particularly enjoy transforming their photos into figurines. The recent update to the app integrated the nano banana editor, which uses user prompts for personalized edits, allowing users to blend multiple photos and create cohesive images. The editor also enables users to envision themselves in various creative scenarios, enhancing the interactive editing experience.

Winsage

August 6, 2025

Microsoft teases the future of Windows: ‘The computer will be able to see what we see, hear what we hear, and we can talk to it’

David Weston, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President for OS Security, envisions a future version of Windows by 2030 that will feature more interactive and intuitive user engagement through multimodal interactions. He suggests that computers will be able to "see what we see" and "hear what we hear," moving away from traditional input methods like mousing and typing. AI is expected to play a significant role in this transformation, taking over mundane tasks and allowing users to focus on more creative work. Speculation exists about a potential new version of Windows, possibly branded as Windows AI or Windows Copilot, which would incorporate advanced AI capabilities. Recent developments indicate the introduction of AI agents within the Windows 11 taskbar, signaling a shift towards an AI-centric experience. While advancements in voice recognition technology may enhance the Windows experience, the timeline for fully implementing these changes remains uncertain.

AppWizard

July 26, 2025

Google makes great apps, but these aren’t it if you ask me

Google Keep lacks advanced formatting options and a notebook feature, limiting its usability despite being a popular note-taking app. Google Tasks offers only basic task management capabilities, missing essential features like priority levels and filters. YouTube Music, while more developed, struggles with podcast integration and discovery, and has limitations in its free plan compared to competitors. Google Wallpapers has a limited selection and basic functionality, lacking creativity and integration with custom wallpaper creation tools.

Winsage

July 23, 2025

Copilot Vision on Windows 11 sends data to Microsoft servers

Microsoft is integrating artificial intelligence into Windows 11 with new features, including Copilot Vision, which serves as a remote assistant processing information in the background. Windows 11 is positioned as the home for AI, offering features like Recall, Click to Do, and enhanced search capabilities. Copilot Vision captures continuous screenshots for analysis using optical character recognition and a large language model, with data processed on Microsoft servers. User data is not stored long-term, except for conversation transcripts with the Copilot assistant. The update introduces an "agentic" AI capable of adjusting system settings based on natural language commands, currently available on Copilot+ systems with Qualcomm Snapdragon hardware, with Intel and AMD support expected. Microsoft has also enhanced the "Click to Do" feature and introduced AI capabilities in applications like Photos, Paint, and the Snipping Tool. The traditional Blue Screen of Death has been replaced with a Black Screen of Death, which promises a more readable error message format. Additionally, Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop 5G, featuring a 13.8" display, Intel Core Ultra processors with a neural co-processor, and optional 5G connectivity, expected to be available in 2025.

Winsage

July 12, 2025

Researcher tricks ChatGPT into revealing security keys – by saying “I give up”

Security researcher Marco Figueroa revealed vulnerabilities in AI models, specifically GPT-4, that can be exploited through simple user prompts. He described an incident where researchers tricked ChatGPT into revealing a Windows product key by using a 'guessing game' prompt, bypassing safety measures. The phrase "I give up" was identified as a trigger that led the AI to disclose sensitive information. Although the product keys were not unique and had been shared online, the vulnerabilities could allow malicious actors to extract personally identifiable information or share harmful content. Figueroa recommends that AI developers implement logic-level safeguards to detect deceptive framing and consider social engineering tactics in their security measures.

AppWizard

June 26, 2025

Google’s New Change for Gemini Turns Out to Not Be a Privacy Concern

On Tuesday, Google sent an email to select users indicating that the Gemini AI assistant on Android would connect to certain applications, such as Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities, regardless of whether the App Activity setting was disabled. The email stated that users could turn off these features in the Apps settings, leading to confusion about the term "Apps." The "Gemini Apps Activity" setting, currently available only on the website, governs whether Google retains user prompts exchanged with Gemini in an activity log. When enabled, this setting allows Google to use user data for improving its products and services, while disabling it results in data being deleted after 72 hours. Previously, with the setting turned off, the Gemini AI assistant could not connect to on-device applications, but an update scheduled for July 7 will lift this limitation, allowing interaction without activating activity logs.

Winsage

May 31, 2025

Windows 11 Pro Is Going for Pennies on the Dollar, a 92% Price Drop Makes It Almost Free

Windows 11 Pro offers enhanced networking and security features compared to Windows 11 Home. A lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro is currently available at a discounted price on StackSocial. It includes tools like snap layouts, virtual desktops, improved voice typing, and the AI assistant Copilot, which aids in navigation and productivity. Windows 11 Pro also features essential Microsoft applications, advanced security measures, and enhancements for gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate.

Winsage

May 25, 2025

Microsoft Notepad’s latest AI trick churns out custom text for you

Microsoft's Notepad app has been updated to include AI capabilities that allow users to generate custom content based on prompts, available to Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscribers. Users can refine generated text through follow-up prompts and access the Copilot menu for content creation. Other Microsoft apps, such as Paint and the Snipping Tool, have also received AI enhancements, with Paint allowing for custom sticker creation and the Snipping Tool offering an automatic editing feature for screenshots. These updates will initially be available to Windows Insiders before wider release.

Tech Optimizer

May 24, 2025

Connect Amazon Bedrock Agents with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL using Amazon RDS Data API

Generative AI applications are being integrated with relational databases, allowing organizations to utilize structured data for training AI models. This integration involves using the RDS Data API with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition and Amazon Bedrock for AI model access and automation. The solution enables natural language queries to be converted into SQL statements, executed against the database, and returns results in a user-friendly format. The architecture includes several steps: invoking the Amazon Bedrock agent with natural language input, generating SQL queries using large language models (LLMs), executing those queries via the Data API, and returning formatted results. Security measures are in place to restrict operations to read-only, preventing modifications that could compromise data integrity. To implement this solution, prerequisites include deploying an Aurora PostgreSQL cluster using AWS CDK and setting up the necessary Lambda functions and IAM roles. The agent is designed to convert natural language prompts into SQL queries and execute them securely. Testing can be conducted through the Amazon Bedrock console or the InvokeAgent API, with options for tracing the agent's steps. Key considerations for this integration include limiting it to read-only workloads, implementing parameter validation to prevent SQL injection, and ensuring comprehensive logging and auditing. For multi-tenant applications, appropriate isolation controls should be established. To avoid future charges, all resources created through CDK should be deleted after use.

Winsage

May 23, 2025

Microsoft dumps AI into Notepad

Microsoft has updated Notepad to include the Copilot feature for text generation, requiring users to sign in with their Microsoft account to access the Write feature. Users can generate text by selecting the Write option from the Copilot menu, which can then be reviewed, saved, or refined. Microsoft has also introduced AI-driven features in Paint, including a sticker generator and a smart selection tool. These updates reflect Microsoft's efforts to innovate its built-in Windows applications, although some users question the necessity of AI in simpler tools like Notepad.