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Hack Forum News - Edition 68

Welcome back to another Hack Forum News edition. Where we keep you up to date on the weekly events and news happening on site and around the world. If you have never heard of the Hack Forum News, don't worry, we have you covered. We are a team of members from the Hack Forums community who are journalists and writers, and we are here to keep you in the loop of the changes around the site and the events happening around the world.

Writer - Wake

Chatwee Plugin By Omniscient

With Convo currently disabled following the recent server migration Omniscient is considering installing Chatwee plugin to serve as a temporary chat solution for the community. Because Convo requires a full rebuild this third party plugin could quickly fill the void for Convo. The outdated MyBB plugin has already been updated to support PHP 8 and Omniscient reassured members that this would strictly be a short term work around while an internal solution is finished. Would you use Chatwee in the meantime? Share your thoughts and feedback in the original thread.

Telegram Notification Bot By Omniscient

With Hack Forums web socket notification system currently offline following the server move Omniscient is rebuilding alerts as an independent PHP plugin and planning a major overhaul to how members receive site updates. The proposed system introduces optional browser/desktop push notifications alongside a dedicated Hack Forums Telegram bot allowing you to get instant alerts for PMs, thread replies, mentions, and quotes even when you don't have the site open. Both off site options will remain completely optional with a simple linking process that requires no sensitive account credentials. What features would you like to see integrated into the new alert system? Share your thoughts and feedback in the original thread.

We're Moved By Omniscient

Hack Forums has officially completed its migration over to the new server after days of preparation by Omniscient While the site is back online members should expect temporary bugs and display errors as PHP and MyBB issues are resolved. Socket features such as Convo and notifications are currently offline and are expected to return in a few days. Members do not need to report minor bugs as logs are being actively monitored, but any critical site breaking issues should be reported directly. Be sure to check the original thread for on going updates as the migration continues.

Convo Returning By Omniscient

After spending a few hours attempting to integrate the third party chat plugin Chatwee into the forum Omniscient confirmed that Hack Forums proprietary Convo system will officially be making its return. The brief trial with an external service underlined the unmatched value of having an in house solution that runs on Hack Forums servers, uses custom code, and allows complete flexibility for site specific features. While members will have to hang tight for a few weeks while the rebuild is carried out any doubts about Convo being permanently retired have been laid to rest. Are you glad to see Hack Forums stick with an in house chat? Share your thoughts and feedback in the original thread.

Writer - Mix

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Forum Stats
Members: 5,788,570 -> 5,789,955 (+1,385)
Posts: 63,009,121 -> 63,011,329 (+2,208)
Threads: 6,332,665 -> 6,332,968 (+303)

Bytes In Circulation: β11,715,200 -> β11,650,680 (- β64,520)
Quick Loves Given: 57,172 -> 57,394 (+222)
Total Contracts: 414,077 -> 414,200 (+123)
Completed Contracts: 161,504 -> 161,536 (+32)

Writer - Mix

imvirtual Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
Theocritus Has obtained the "King Decade" award -
Polo_ Has obtained the "King Decade" award -

Writer - Chrome & Mix

GROUPS FOR SALE AND SOLD

Succubus group is still listed for sale by SecretAchiever101
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RECENT GROUP CHANGES & EVENTS

R00T has been rebranded to R00T with new graphics
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R00T has a new Information and Recruitment thread

Just a reminder to people, if you notice any changes or newsworthy events in Groups and Crews, be sure to report them here so it can be featured on HF News

OPEN RECRUITMENTS
Hack Forums News Team Recruitment
R00T Recruitment
The Brotherhood Recruitment
Pink LSZ Recruitment
Warriors Recruitment
Gamblers Recruitment
Mob Recruitment

Writer - Wake

Sony PlayStation

Released a base PS5 update bringing PSSR style AI upscaling and performance upgrades.

Massive Pre Order Success

Anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is reaching a boiling point with roughly six weeks left until its reported 19 November launch. The game has already amassed over 5 million pre orders.

Crimson Desert DLC Delay

Pearl Abyss has officially pushed back its upcoming expansion to 29 October.

Writer - Mix

Reflection AI launches an open model backed by Nvidia

Nvidia backed Reflection AI has released its first open-weight model, Beam, aimed directly at competing with increasingly capable Chinese open models.

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Nvidia is working on rogue AI protection

Nvidia has launched an Open Agent Safety Platform designed to help monitor AI agents and contain potentially dangerous behaviour using sandboxed environments.

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Apple wants to restrict AI agents on Macs

Apple's new approach to macOS permissions is getting interesting this week. AI agents increasingly need deep system access to accomplish tasks, but giving an AI unrestricted access to your filesystem is obviously dangerous. Apple is therefore changing how Full Disk Access works to make it harder for automated agents to obtain broad access.

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Amazon refreshes the Kindle, again...

Amazon has introduced refreshed Kindles with a new range of colours, a page changing button and a aluminium construction instead of plastic. Amazon have claimed it's part of a broader push to make dedicated e-readers feel more like premium hardware rather than inexpensive screens.

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Writer - Wake

This weeks Song Of The Week:
Disco Lines - Baby Girl (Official Visualizer)

Writer - Mix

This weeks Movie Of The Week:
Ice Cream Man 2026

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This movie was submitted on our Submision thread [HF News] Movie Of The Week Submissions

This week's submission is thanks to Charlie Sheen

This week's movie of the week is meant to be a scary one. But from what we read from Charlie's post, it's not "Ice Cream Man 2026" A movie that came out this year with the idea of being based in a town in the summer with a little madness happening and an ice cream man serving ice cream to kids, resulting in horrible things. Charlie Sheen has stated it sucked within their thread. Ice Cream Man 2026 Let us know what you think or if you have seen it?

Writer - Wake

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