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Windows 11 screenshots could soon work differently, breaking 30 years of tradition
Someone Might Be Able to Un-Crop Your Windows Screenshots
Cropping an image on Windows 11 is easy. Just grab the Snipping Tool and go to town. But what if we told you a malicious actor can recover data from that cropped image? It’s a real thing happening to Google Pixel users, and apparently, Windows 11 PCs as well.
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Google Pixel exploit reverses edited parts of screenshots
A security flaw affecting the Google Pixel’s default screenshot editing utility, Markup, allows images to become partially “unedited,” potentially revealing the personal information users chose to hide, as spotted earlier by 9to5Google and Android Police. The vulnerability, which was discovered by reverse engineers Simon Aaarons and David Buchanan, has since been patched by Google but still has widespread implications for the edited screenshots shared prior to the update.
As detailed in a thread Aaarons posted on Twitter, the aptly-named “aCropalypse” flaw makes it possible for someone to partially recover PNG screenshots edited in Markup. That includes scenarios where someone may have used the tool to crop or scribble out their name,…
Android 14’s second developer preview stops apps from taking rogue screenshots
Google has released Android 14 Developer Preview 2, and it’s good news if you’re worried someone might snoop on your data. DP2 adds a screenshot detection framework to help developers thwart hackers and spies that use screenshots to capture sensitive data. An intruder may have a harder time snooping on private chats or banking details, in other words.
The Android 14 test release also offers an iOS-like ability to limit the photos an app can use. You can restrict access to a temporary set of specific photos. You don’t have to worry that a social media app will see the family photos you’d rather keep private. DP2 also refines a programming kit that lets apps use passkey sign-ins instead of less secure (and more hassle-prone) passwords.
Other upgrades are subtler. There are more efforts to boost performance by limiting the resources apps can take while running in the background. And if you’ve ever been irritated by notifications that refuse to go away, you’ll be glad to here there are fewer non-dismissable alerts.
Android 14 is already known to include a number of other improves at this stage. It offers broader support for foldable phones and tablets, greater accessibility and per-app regional personalization. The new OS can also block the installation of ‘old’ apps, such as malware that targets an ancient Android version to avoid modern security checks.
The software is still very early. The first beta meant for public consumption isn’t due until April, and you won’t see release candidates until June. You’ll need to manually download this for your Pixel (4a or later) or PC-based emulator. Google also isn’t likely showing everything you can expect when the finished Android 14 arrives — we’d expect to hear more at Google I/O on May 10th. Like other developer previews, DP2 is aimed at coders who want to get an early start and are willing to live with bugs and compatibility issues. For now, you’ll want to stick with Android 13 on a primary phone where reliability and app support are critical.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/android-14s-second-developer-preview-stops-apps-from-taking-rogue-screenshots-180001931.html?src=rss
Screenshots appear to show Microsoft’s new ChatGPT-powered Bing interface
Remember Bing, Microsoft’s (barely used) search engine? It looks like it may be getting a much-needed makeover. The Verge reports that earlier this week, a “new Bing” interface using AI chatbot ChatGPT appeared and then swiftly vanished. It was previously reported that Microsoft was interested in capitalizing on the tool’s massive popularity and impressive intelligence, and it’s possible that what users saw is an early version of that experience that went live by mistake.
One of those users, Owen Yin, posted about his brief experience with the “new Bing” on Medium. He noted that the engine’s search bar was replaced by a large text box inviting you to “ask it anything” in 1000 characters or less, but that the traditional search bar option was also still available. You could also conduct full conversations with the AI as a chatbot.
ChatGPT’s expansive abilities make it possible for the “new Bing” to get creative, too. Yin notes that Bing will be able to make meal plans or navigate budget restrictions in a travel itinerary. It can also write a poem or lyrics. Unlike the current Chat-GPT, which collected data up to 2021, the Bing version will be able to access current information.
Just make sure to always check its work once it’s live. A disclaimer reads, “Bing is powered by AI, so surprises and mistakes are possible. Make sure to check the facts, and share feedback so we can learn and improve.”
It’s rumored that Microsoft plans to officially unveil the new and improved Bing in the coming weeks. Microsoft did not immediately respond to Mashable’s request for comment.
Leaked The Sims 5 screenshots show city streets and apartment buildings
Last month, EA Maxis showed a few early images from Project Rene, the in-development Sims 5. They said they were showing the project early because they wanted to involve the community in its development.
Well, now it looks like someone has leaked images from a recent Sims 5 playtest, which seemingly shows a city environment with several apartments to build inside.
The Sims 5 leaked screenshots show apartments and a city neighborhood
LOTR: Return To Moria Reveals New Screenshots And Information
Developer Free Range Games has just revealed a whole lot more about Lord of the Rings: Return To Moria, its survival crafting game set in Middle-earth’s Fourth Age. In a recent livestream, the developers showed off concept art, screenshots, and explained more about their ethos in developing the game.
Return to Moria is set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the time period also known as the “Age of Men” that kicks off directly after the events of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. In Return to Moria however, players will be taking the mantle of dwarves who are venturing into the goblin and Balrog-plagued mines of Moria to reclaim their legacy.
🚨SNEAK PEEK for #ReturntoMoria 🚨
First up, four screenshots from The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria game revealed during today’s stream with @ReturnToMoria @FreeRangeGames @tolkienprof !
Full Sneak Peek Stream: https://t.co/U3ysgHi2jZ
1/4 pic.twitter.com/KIDHMfoF1Q— The Nerd of the Rings (@nerdoftherings1) October 25, 2022
Another screenshot of two dwarves wading through water in the Misty Mountains…
2/4 pic.twitter.com/keK0sl1V2v— The Nerd of the Rings (@nerdoftherings1) October 25, 2022
Part of the livestream goes into detail on the Middle-earth lore, including why the team decided to focus on Dwarven lore, and how it approached building the world of Moria while still respecting Tolkien’s original lore.
New Need for Speed release date, screenshots, and subtitle leak
Ahead of tomorrow’s Need for Speed reveal, information on the latest game in the series has leaked. According to the leak, the game will be titled Need for Speed Unbound.
The leak comes from Japanese retailer Neowing (thanks, reddit), which has the game listed for a December 2 release on PS5. Other platforms, such as PC and Xbox Series X/S, were not noted, but it’s presently assumed the game may be a new-gen-only release.
Alongside information on the game, four screenshots are posted, showing off a new cel-shaded art style for the series’ characters.