NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell shows why single GPUs are better than mainstream Multi-GPU setups in running large AI models, even outpacing four RTX 5090s. A Single RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU Runs 230B AI Model At Quarter The Power of Four RTX 5090s Steveibe on X has shared some benchmarks of his test suite, showcasing whether it is possible to run large AI models at home. For demonstration, he used MiniMax M2.7, which is a 230B AI inference model & ran it through four different test setups, all powered by NVIDIA GPUs. A context size of 32k & max […]
fitforpdf fixes the Excel-to-PDF problem. It automatically restructures wide tables into clean, paginated sections with repeated headers and an overview page, solving issues like cut-off columns and awkward page breaks.
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Memory shortages are expected to last several years, with no sign of stabilization anytime soon, as DRAM makers fail to meet demand. Despite Creating New Production Factories, DRAM Makers Will Fail To Meet Memory Demand For Many Years Memory supply constraints continue to grip the industry as the rise of Agentic AI has led to severe shortages. The demand is so massive that it will take years before we see any hint of relief. The latest report from Nikkei Asia seems to agree with this matter. It is stated that DRAM manufacturers are expected to meet only 60% percent of […]
Microsoft has announced that its Fairwater facility, the world's most powerful AI datacenter powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, is going live ahead of schedule. Featuring Hundreds of Thousands of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, Microsoft's Advanced "Fairwater" AI Datacenter is going live ahead of Schedule In a post on X, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella confirmed that their Fairwater AI Datacenter is going live ahead of schedule. This is major news since the Wisconsin-based facility is poised to become the world's most powerful AI datacenter. The datacenter was announced back in September 2025, and will be utilizing 100,000s of NVIDIA GB200 GPUs based on […]
Snaply is a free invoicing tool designed for freelancers and small businesses across Europe. Instead of a bloated accounting suite, it focuses on what you actually need: quotes, invoices, credit notes, expenses, client management, recurring billing, and automatic payment reminders.
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Building a CV shouldn't mean fighting with formatting or surprise monthly subscriptions. EZCV is a straightforward, clean, WYSIWYG split-view editor that shows exactly what the final PDF will look like as you type. It includes 5 ATS-friendly templates, customization options like colors, fonts, drag-and-drop, and multi-language spellcheck. There's no AI trying to rewrite your life story. Build and export for free with a small watermark. To support the project and get watermark-free PDFs plus a custom public sharing link, you pay a one-time "pay what you want" fee (minimum $3) with no hidden fees or subscriptions.
Banana AI is a free AI photo editor that lets you edit, restyle, and generate images with text prompts in 1–2 seconds. Powered by Google’s Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image), it removes objects, replaces backgrounds, adjusts lighting, and keeps subject identity for consistent results. Use curated styles and prompt templates, batch edit multiple photos, and create 3D figurines, avatars, or brand visuals without design skills. The simple interface and fast processing help creators, marketers, and everyday users turn ideas into polished visuals instantly.
IntelCue is an AI-powered competitive and market intelligence platform that monitors everything your market produces: newsletters, blogs, competitor websites, Google Ads, patents, SEC filings, and more, 24/7, without you lifting a finger. It detects trends, surfaces competitor moves, and delivers daily briefings so intelligence comes to you instead of you having to find it. What makes IntelCue unique is where it delivers that intelligence: directly inside Claude and ChatGPT via MCP. Just ask your AI what's trending or what competitors are doing and get instant answers from your own live data.
face2social is a face recognition search engine that lets you find social media accounts by uploading a photo. It scans platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X, showing a free preview of results before you pay for full names and profile links. Use it to identify cashiers and scammers, verify identities, or spot misuse of your own profile photo. Upload an image, wait about 30 seconds, and review matches from its large user-picture database.
FlowSpeech is an AI-powered text-to-speech studio that turns scripts and documents into human-like audio. It understands context, lets you tag emotions and accents, and gives you precise pause control so narration lands with the right tone and timing. Choose single, multi-speaker, or instant modes, and render up to 200k characters across 70+ languages.
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MindDory is a language learning app that helps you actually remember vocabulary, not just memorize it. Most flashcard apps show you words in isolation. MindDory wraps your target vocabulary in short AI-generated stories, so your brain encodes words with context attached. You also get memory cues for words that won't stick, spaced repetition to schedule reviews at the right moment, and a home screen widget for quick word capture. It supports English, French, Korean, Chinese, and more. Free to download on iOS, with a Pro plan for unlimited AI generation.
ReubenAI is an intelligent investment platform for venture, private equity, and corporate deal teams. It unifies deal pipeline management, AI-powered market and company research, deep founder analysis, and continuous KYC/AML to help you vet opportunities quickly with defensible evidence. Define your thesis once and auto-score every deal, run IC workflows and memos with a full audit trail, and keep governance tight. Track portfolio performance, generate LP reports, and integrate with tools like Salesforce and HubSpot to streamline the entire investment lifecycle.
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A mosaic metasurface design integrates eleven optical functions, claiming that controlled disorder can enhance performance and reduce space requirements in optical systems.
No other competitor on the market makes affordable Wi-Fi 7 routers like TP-Link, making it a suitable choice to upgrade your home’s or work’s wireless networks with some affordable access points, granting incredible speed, range, and reliability, all in a single package. The Archer BE230 is one such offering that you can get immediately without worrying about the bill, because, at $87 on Amazon, it is an excellent gateway to help you experience the new wireless standard. With its dual-band support, the Archer BE230 can reach cumulative speeds of 3.6Gbps, not to mention covering up to 2,000 square feet of […]
The launch of the MacBook Neo couldn’t have materialized at a better time, because it’s not just the attractive $599 starting price that’s going to encourage buyers to upgrade, but it’s also a key decision that Apple will make later this year, with its intentions made clear from before. During the Platforms State of the Union segment at WWDC 2025, the Cupertino firm revealed that macOS 26 is going to be the latest major operating system supported by Intel-powered Macs. You know what this means for macOS 27? With macOS 27 only compatible with the MacBook Neo or an M-series Mac, […]
PlanArmory generates a complete, bank-ready business plan in about 60 seconds. Answer 12 guided questions and receive a 30+ page document including an executive summary, market and competitor analysis, marketing and operations plans, and 5-year financial projections tailored to your idea.
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ScreenBuddy makes your screen recordings look professional with just a few clicks. Auto zoom follows your cursor, spotlight and lightbox highlight what matters, and you can add custom backgrounds, padding, webcam overlay, cursor styling, and shadow effects.
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Sony World Photography Award 2026's Wildlife category winner shares his setup for capturing unique photos of the animals in Masai Mara, Kenya, helping the park
The company now offers robotaxi service in three cities, all of them in Texas, after launching in Austin last year and starting to offer rides without safety drivers in January 2026.
ConfettiSaaS is a curated directory for discovering SaaS startups that use confetti. Browse by category, explore the latest submissions, and follow links to learn more.
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PresentButler is a digital butler that helps you find thoughtful, personal gifts. Its AI, Edwin, listens to who you’re shopping for, their interests, personality, and the feeling you want to express, then maps those nuances to gifts that fit. Behind the scenes, it blends modern AI with gifting-specific patterns to avoid generic picks and refine results as you share more, making gifting elegant, intuitive, and stress-free.
A new ultraviolet breakthrough improves laser precision, advancing nuclear clock research and opening possibilities for autonomous navigation in space and underwater environments.
Narwal’s 2026 flagship robot vacuum is outfitted with video cameras and super smart AI cleaning technology to work out the best way to tackle your home.
DJI's latest compact vlogging camera improves on its already capable predecessor with better battery life, built-in memory, new accessories, professional color profiles and 4K video now up to 240fps.
In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.
Construction Estimator delivers instant, localized cost estimates for home improvement projects. Describe your project or upload a photo, enter your ZIP code, and see detailed line-item pricing with material and labor splits across 400+ US regions. Use dedicated calculators for kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, decks, siding, flooring, painting, and additions. You get up to 3 free estimates a month, or can upgrade to Pro ($49/mo) for unlimited estimates, PDF reports, and AI-powered visualizations.
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Statistics from Google show a steady rise in global IPv6 usage, climbing from near zero in early 2012 to 50.1% on March 28, briefly surpassing IPv4. Although the milestone did not hold, usage now hovers between 45% and 50%.
Intel Nova Lake-S "bLLC" cache configurations have been detailed, revealing a maximum of 288 MB of cache for next-gen desktop CPUs. Intel Nova Lake-S Desktop CPUs Will Feature Up To 288 MB of bLLC Cache, 80 MB More Than 9950X3D2 Once again, more Nova Lake-S CPU details have been revealed by Jaykihn, this time focusing on the bLLC parts. While we know that the bLLC or Big Last Level Cache die variants will feature up to 144 MB in single and 288 MB in dual tile configurations, the insider has spilled the beans on the max caches of each bLLC […]
Faraday is an intelligent, highly organized, clutter-free email client that processes, classifies, extracts, and re-presents your emails to reduce cognitive load and save time while staying out of your way. It is secure, encrypted, and designed beautifully. Built with innovative, patent-pending technology, it works with all Gmail, Google Workspace, and Outlook accounts. Accessible on all desktop and laptop browsers, it launches with a competitive price and a free two-week trial for a limited time.
A critical WordPress plugin flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain full administrative control, exposing websites to data theft and malware attacks.
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The storage pricing situation is so bad right now that in some cases using an older expansion card designed for a gaming console can be a better option than purchasing a new SSD. A Reddit user recently shared an experiment with Xbox expansion cards, adapting the seemingly proprietary format for...
The global DRAM market is currently dominated by Samsung, SK hynix and Micron, but Chinese manufacturer CXMT is slowly chipping away at their share with the introduction of newer and more advanced memory standards. More importantly, the firm is now said to partner up with another local company, GigaDevice, as it plans to fill the gaping hole left behind by Samsung, as the latter is said to drop out of the LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X business, leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouth. Despite LPDDR4 RAM bringing in fewer margins, China’s DRAM manufacturers can establish long-term business relationships for future […]
A large section of the PC gaming community loves modularity, and modular keyboards are not uncommon. Most modular keyboards offer customizations to the switch level, allowing you to swap the stock switches with different ones. RGB customizations are common even on non-modular keyboards, and that's something quite usual on most RGB keyboards. Epomaker took a different approach to modularity, and apart from swappable switches and RGB customizations, you are also seeing a swappable layout on its new RT98 keyboard. The RT98 is advertised as a keyboard that "Breaks the Mold" as it offers an unusual modularity that is unique and […]
The macOS platform might be better at RAM management than Windows, but there are only so many optimizations that developers can inject into software before the hardware becomes a limiting factor. A M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB of unified RAM should be plentiful for the majority of buyers, but what about those who enjoy the sheer thrill of multitasking? Now, this particular activity requires that you have more memory at your disposal, and wouldn’t you know it? The 14-inch portable Mac equipped with 24GB unified RAM and a 1TB SSD is currently going at a $137.5 discount, with the Space Black […]
MSI has put its Vector 16 gaming laptop on sale for just $1,529 at Newegg, offering a solid discount for a beastly hardware combo. You get a Core Ultra 7 255HX paired with a 140W RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, all of which are upgradeable. All that is backed up by a 90 Wh battery and displayed on a 144 Hz FHD+ screen.
Crun is a unified AI API that gives developers access to over 100 leading video, image, and audio models through a single endpoint. It offers pay-as-you-go pricing, OpenAI-compatible interfaces, and global infrastructure for 99.9% uptime and low latency.
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UGCraft lets Roblox creators generate accessories and clothing from text or images in minutes. It builds high-quality 3D models with proper proportions and materials, then exports marketplace-ready files for Roblox. Use built-in styles, AI edits, and PBR textures, download FBX or GLB files, and publish to start earning Robux. Keep full commercial rights to your creations.
South of Midnight wins the BAFTA for New Intellectual Property, beating titles like Split Fiction and ARC Raiders, marking Xbox’s only award at this year’s ceremony.
Microsoft Rewards is rolling out a new tiered system with Member, Silver, and Gold levels, alongside increased earning potential and monthly bonuses, though early user reactions remain mixed.
The New Glenn mission, scheduled for Sunday morning, will reuse the same first-stage booster that flew and landed during its second mission last November. That reuse milestone is the focus of the flight, not just the payload. Reusability now sits at the center of launch economics, enabling SpaceX to fly...
PC makers spent massively to secure memory supply in Q1 2026, leading PC shipments to grow by 3.2% versus the previous year. ASUS & Apple Jumped Double Digits In PC Shipments, But Memory Supply Paints A Bleak Future For PCs Counterpoint has published its latest report covering the Global PC shipments in Q1 2026. The main highlights are listed below: According to the data, the majority of PC makers witnessed an increase in global shipments, with ASUS and Apple leading with double-digit figures of +20% and +11%, respectively. Lenovo and Dell also saw an increase of +9% and +8%, respectively. […]
A Dutch journalist mailed a postcard to a Dutch Navy ship containing a hidden Bluetooth tracker, allowing them to track its route for 24 hours before it was found and disabled.
KTC delivers high brightness and saturated color from the M27T6S. It’s a 27-inch Mini LED QHD panel with 1,152 dimming zones and Quantum Dot wide gamut color. A 200 Hz refresh rate overclocks to 210 Hz, and it has Adaptive-Sync with HDR1000.
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I'm always impressed with the custom PC gaming builds shared online, but sometimes there's a project that really sets itself apart. This time it's a PC built into a sleek LEGO frame, and you have to see it to believe it.
The HyperX CloudX is one of Xbox's best value-for-money headsets with audio, comfort, and build quality that surpasses budget-friendly competition. What's more is that its affordable price just got cheaper with 36% discount.
Just because your old laptop can't use Windows 11 doesn't mean it should become e-waste. In fact, you can recycle it and actually use it to reduce your spending on cloud subscription services.
Prominent leaker MEGAsizeGPU recently claimed that a long-rumored version of Nvidia's RTX 5050 with increased memory capacity has been delayed and might never see release. Meanwhile, the still-popular RTX 3060, originally expected to have returned to the market by now, could instead fill the gap in the release schedule in June.
It's disappointing to see where we are heading, but it appears that for PC hardware makers, nothing can save the current market except relaunching older hardware. The Relaunch of Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 is Close, but is it Really Something We Wanted? I think I got a little too excited for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D when I heard it would relaunch soon, since I have been rocking the AM4 platform for years now. It has hardly been a year since it got discontinued, but AM4 has proved that a platform can last for nearly a decade […]
Valve's newest Proton update has quietly removed one of Linux gaming's biggest hassles. Through Wine 11 integration and major optimizations, Proton 11 brings Linux to Windows-level playability. Valve's Proton 11 Boosts Linux Gaming With Wine 11, DXVK 2.7, Launcher Fixes and Massive Optimizations With continuous improvements, Linux has been growing steadily over the past few years, closing the gap with the Windows OS when it comes to gaming performance. Valve's latest Proton 11.0 Beta 1 has now removed all the major hassles to ensure gamers can have Windows-level playability on Linux operating systems, thanks to Wine 11. The Proton 11.0 […]
Sonar Seed automates influencer gifting and affiliate programs entirely within Shopify. It replaces manual spreadsheets with a workflow that gifts products, generates unique coupon codes, and tracks commissions. This white-label solution helps brands scale their ambassador programs easily. Manage campaigns, auto-generate coupon codes, ship products, and review commissions all from your Shopify dashboard.
Stanford's 2026 AI Index covers 400+ pages of data. Here's what search professionals should take from the adoption numbers, reliability gaps, and transparency decline.
Intel's Foundry business will soon house some big names by the end of this year as its 14A technology gains huge momentum. Intel 14A Technology Will Be A Game Changer For Chipzilla As It Hopes To Get Some Big Names Onboard By The End of This Year Intel's Foundry success relies a lot of it's upcoming 14A process technology. The 14A node is designed to attract external customers more so than it is designed for internal use. That's something that 18A is built for. So far, Intel hasn't publicly named any big customers for its 14A technology, but it makes […]
A user has tested ASUS's newly released ROG Equalizer 16-pin cable on an RTX 5090, and reports cooler temps & lower voltage drops. ASUS's ROG Equalizer 16-Pin Cable Works As Intended In User Test On An RTX 5090, Could Become The Baseline For Future RTX GPUs Over at Chiphell Forums, a user has acquired an ASUS ROG Equalizer 16-pin cable, which was recently released. The user got the cable bundled with his ROG STRIX 1200W PSU, which is among the PSU line that will come bundled with the cable: For testing, a Gigabyte RTX 5090D AORUS Master Ice graphics card […]
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that blocking China, the second biggest market for AI chips, from buying from American companies is a "losing proposition" that makes no sense to him.
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TimelessHome AI is an AI-powered interior design and virtual home staging platform. Upload room photos, set your style and budget, and receive photorealistic concepts with curated shopping lists of real, ready-to-buy items. You can choose a fully automated flow or take hands-on control to tweak designs, swap styles, and compare before and after views.
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Best Buy's surprisingly strong Ultimate Upgrade Sale ends on Sunday, so I've taken another look through and picked out the 23 best deals worth buying if you're shopping for some new tech.
Insider Gaming's founder and chief leaker, Tom Henderson, briefly discussed the state of Ubisoft's upcoming lineup during yesterday's Insider Gaming Weekly podcast. After reiterating that the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced remake is the next big game on the release schedule, he added that the new Ghost Recon title will follow in the pipeline. It's been a long time since Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, which launched in October 2019 to a mixed reception and underwhelming sales. Ubisoft tried to right the ship with the launch of Immersive mode and the return of the series' trademark AI squadmates, but […]
It's just another rebranded Arrow Lake-HX CPU with "Ultra" missing in its name, but this will confuse many. Intel Launches a Non-Ultra Arrow Lake-HX CPU With Specs Identical to Core Ultra 5 235HX in the Core 7 Arrow Lake Series Intel just silently released another Arrow Lake SKU, but it has got one of the most confusing names in the family. Unlike how Intel usually brings SKUs under different families, this one shares its naming convention with two different families. As a part of the Arrow Lake-HX family, Intel launched the Core 7 245HX, which sounds noticeably different than usual […]
ASML continues to solidify its investments in AI-driven infrastructure, as demand for logic and memory chips continues to grip the industry. ASML Says Advanced Logic & Memory Chips Will Continue To Be Constrained For The Foreseeable Future During its Q1 2026 earnings call, ASML President & CEO Christophe Fouqet highlighted the company's increased investment in the necessary tools to speed up advanced logic and memory chip production in the AI ecosystem as demand rises to an exponential scale as AI factories scale up to the next level. Customers are adding capacity aggressively, and the reason behind it is to address […]
Browser7 is a web scraping API that charges $0.01 per page with every premium feature included. JavaScript rendering, residential proxies, geographic targeting, and automatic CAPTCHA solving all come standard with no credit systems, feature tiers, or surprise costs.
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Grinex, a Kyrgyzstan-incorporated cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the U.K. and the U.S. last year, said it's suspending operations after it blamed Western intelligence agencies for a $13.74 million hack.
The exchange said it fell victim to what it described as a large-scale cyber attack that bore hallmarks of foreign intelligence agency involvement. This attack led to the theft of over 1
Now that season 2's explosive finale is behind us, all eyes are on The Pitt season 3. But what do we actually know about the hit HBO Max show's return?
ASUS has also demonstrated its support for upcoming HUDIMM DDR5 memory on ROG motherboards, leading to cost-effective PC builds. ASUS Demos Initial Support For Budget-Aimed HUDIMM DDR5 Memory Sticks On Its Intel Motherboards Yesterday, ASRock, along with Intel & Teamgroup, announced a new cost-effective memory standard called HUDIMM. This new memory standard enables PC builders to make cost-effective PCs by using "One Sub-Channel" memory designs instead of "Two Sub-Channels". This essentially slashes the DRAM capacity in half of what the modules are actually capable of. The reasoning behind this technology is simple. 16 GB, 24 GB, and higher capacity memory […]
Elon Musk confirms that SpaceX & Tesla will always remain a major customer of TSMC, but the Taiwanese chipmaker alone couldn't fulfill its demand, which is why they started the Terafab project with Intel. Terafab Is Essential To Elon's Ambitious "In-House" Chipmaking Goals, But Says That SpaceX & Tesla Will Remain A Customer of TSMC A few days ago, Lip-Bu Tan (CEO of Intel) and Elon Musk announced their partnership on the ground-breaking Terafab project, which will be responsible for producing custom and in-house chips for Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, and other ventures. The project is expected to begin its first […]
The Catch Me If You Can Training Simulation is one of the most challenging to complete in PRAGMATA. Clearing both the main mission within 130 seconds and the side objective requires the perfect execution of a makeshift "Weapon Switching" strategy to eliminate enemies as quickly as possible. Unlike other Training Simulations such as Floor It, Bad Blood, Mouse Trap, and Medic Training, you have no room for error here. Objectives and Rewards Step-by-Step Strategy If you followed these steps precisely, you will have plenty of time left to deal with the Lancer and claim your 4 Upgrade Components and the […]
PRAGMATA features two endings, depending on your total progress. However, you shouldn't worry about doing anything specific until you have cleared the main campaign at least once. NOTE: The guide is as spoiler-free as possible. While it does list the rewards you get for unlocking the two endings, it has no story spoilers. Still, avoid reading on if you haven't completed the game at least once. The Normal Ending To achieve the Normal Ending, simply clear Sector 06: Central Port and defeat the final boss. This is a mandatory step for everyone, as it unlocks content required to unlock the […]
Hearthward builds a complete home maintenance plan from a few details about your place. It generates seasonal schedules, room-by-room care, and recurring tasks tailored to your climate, property, and pets. You can invite housemates or family to share the load, claim tasks, and keep everything on track. Unlike blank to-do boards, it comes with the right tasks and how-tos so you never wonder what's next.
Threat actors are exploiting security flaws in TBK DVR and end‑of‑life (EoL) TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants on compromised devices, according to findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.
The attack targeting TBK DVR devices has been found to exploit CVE-2024-3721 (CVSS score: 6.3), a medium-severity command injection vulnerability affecting
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On April 17, Iron Galaxy Studios published a LinkedIn post announcing its second round of layoffs in as many years. The number of workers being laid off was not specified, but the studio explains that the layoffs are necessary in order to adapt to the ongoing market conditions in the video game industry. The announcement also notes that, since 2020, the industry has changed—the way people play games and what publishers look for in games to fund—and instead of waiting for things to go back to normal, the studio has had to adjust its expectations and accept the current market as the new normal going forward.
In the post, the studio notes that "as Iron Galaxy adapts, we must make painful decisions about what we can be as a company. It's impossible for us to sustain the team size that we've carried this past year." This lack of sustainability is in spite of a round of layoffs in 2025 that saw 66 workers lose their jobs. Iron Galaxy isn't the biggest game studio in the world, but it has some heavyweight credits under its belt, including working on the Windows port for Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Knight, before Rocksteady took over development of the latter due to a buggy launch. The studio also worked on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, which launched in July 2025. The studio also worked on a number of Nintendo Switch ports, including Overwatch, Dauntless, Apex Legends, and Metroid Prime Remastered.
Beezie is a collectibles marketplace where you buy, sell, and vault graded cards, sealed TCG boxes, sneakers, and more. Every item is authenticated and stored in a Brink's-secured vault, with on-demand redemption and global shipping. You can pay with debit or credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or your crypto wallet. Enjoy 24/7 Claw Machines with transparent odds, live pulls, and instant swaps up to 90% value, then manage everything from your Beezie profile.
We recently reported on Microsoft renaming the Xbox Full-Screen Experience to Xbox mode and subsequently updating the gaming UI with new display options for gaming handhelds. Most recently, though, Microsoft has announced that it will be bringing that console-like UI to more devices. Many of these devices mentioned by Microsoft in the most recent update notes are powered by the same APUs and iGPUs as most gaming handhelds, where Xbox mode has been most prevalent until now, so it makes sense to keep it rolling on similarly capable devices, too.
According to a new Windows Insider update in the Canary channel (build 29570.1000), Windows Xbox mode is now available "on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets." Gamers looking to take advantage of Xbox mode on their Windows 11 systems can access it via the Xbox app, Game Bar settings, or by pressing Win + F11. This isn't the first time we're seeing Microsoft doing something like this. Before it started testing Xbox mode on gaming handhelds, it had rolled out the Full-Screen Experience to other form factors as early as November 2025. It's unclear when this feature will reach the mainline Windows version, but it will likely not take too long, given Microsoft is feeling the pressure from the Linux-based SteamOS and the many similar desktop environments that have spun up in its wake.
Poster helps you create posters, social graphics, and marketing visuals from a short text brief. Choose a style and size, use the Smart Prompt Optimizer, and review a visible draft before exporting in multiple aspect ratios. The product offers quick and controlled generation modes, style galleries, and supporting image tools for conversion, compression, and social sizing. Start with a brief, refine with references and templates, and export assets ready for Instagram, print, and digital displays.
TransVoix lets you call someone who speaks a different language. You speak your language, and the other person hears you in their language—in your actual voice, tone, accent, and pitch, not a robot. All happens in under one second. We support English, Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi and Arabic across all 30 pair combinations, with more to come. A Spanish and Mandarin speaker can talk directly without knowing English. We have a "Polyglot Mode" that lets you switch between three or more languages mid-conversation and the listener hears everything seamlessly. Closed beta is live now—try it solo with AI or call a friend.
Before clean installs, dual-boot menus, and cloud everything, there was that first encounter, the moment you realized a computer wasn't just hardware, it was a system with a personality.
Kulvo helps freelancers and small teams create proposals fast. Use AI to draft tailored content, share a single link for clients to review, choose packages, sign with verified e-signature, and pay immediately. Collect deposits, milestones, or full payments with your own payment provider at 0% platform fees. Track analytics, add custom branding, and automate reminders to close deals faster.
I’ve had my fair share of bike crashes, and switching from a phone to a bike computer helped reduce distractions — but the real safety upgrade was an add-on accessory.
To celebrate the Metro 2039 reveal, 4A Games has made the Metro games cheaper than ever on Xbox and other platforms for a limited time. Take advantage!
In March, it was rumored that Microsoft was testing a new Game Pass subscription tier that featured exclusively first-party Xbox Game Studios games for a lower price than the currently available tiers. Triton, which is the codename for the Xbox Game Studios-only tier, which is expected to arrive as Duet, a Netflix bundle deal, will apparently also have monthly playtime limitations.
According to a screenshot of code shared by @redphx on X, Microsoft will seemingly implement monthly time limits on game streaming and free gameplay in the Triton tier. It seems as though there may be different time limits for different games, and there may be a way to pay to extend play time. The code snippet makes mention of streaming time, game trial time, and duet time, suggesting there will also be a time limit on Netflix streaming time. At the time of writing, it seems as though the rest of the Game Pass tiers will not be limited in terms of play time, but Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, recently commented that Xbox Game Pass has become too expensive, so it's possible that there may be other pricing adjustments or value adds coming to standard Game Pass as well.
Set to launch on November 12, the NeoGeo AES+ will be available in Standard and 35th Anniversary editions priced at $249.99 / £179.99 / €199.99, with an Ultimate Edition bundle already listed through Plaion's storefront. The exterior closely mirrors the 1990 model, but the internal changes are aimed at aligning...
Perella helps game studios understand players through Echo Profiles, a living footprint of each player's state. Its SDK uses behavioral and habitual insights beyond basic telemetry, surfacing archetypes and early churn signals to guide design and operations.
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Omagic lets you generate pro-quality marketing photos and videos in seconds. Browse a template library, upload your product shots, add VFX, and get consistent, on-brand results for fashion, beauty, and tech. The workflow is simple: select a template, upload content, and export your video so you can ship more creative content with less effort. Trusted by 250K+ users across 50+ countries, it helps brands produce viral, CGI-level visuals without complex editing.
China demonstrates geosynchronous satellite ship tracking, raising concerns about persistent global surveillance and reduced concealment for naval operations in contested waters.
World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships.
Pragmata has officially launched on Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series consoles after garnering a lot of hype leading up to its launch. The highly anticipated launch aside, though, it seems as though Pragmata's actual reception is a bit of a mixed bag. While the game has topped the Steam sales charts, blasting past both Windrose and Counter-Strike 2 for revenue generated, and the game has had an immensely positive impact amongst the gamers who have played it, concurrent player counts have so far peaked at just over 55,000 on launch day. It should be noted that, since this is a single-player game, it does not live and die by player counts like a multiplayer game, but high sales, positive reviews, and low player counts indicate interesting player behaviors.
On Steam, Pragmata has so far earned itself an "Overwhelmingly Positive" review rating, with 97% positive reviews. On Metacritic, Pragmata has had a rather positive reception, as well, with a Metascore of 86, putting it at 11th place on Metacritic's 2026 release ratings chart. It remains to be seen how Pragmata performs over the launch weekend, when player counts generally increase, but recent big-name launches, like Marathon, have had significantly better day-one player count figures than Pragmata has exhibited so far. Most of the reviews for Pragmata praise it for its performance, even on Linux and weaker systems, as well as the way it balances its shooter and hacking mechanics. It is also reportedly a surprisingly bug-free experience, seemingly thanks to the custom RE Engine.
The BAFTA Game Awards 2026 are here to round out the last major awards show focusing on games from 2025, and while we're all expecting Clair Obsucr: Expedition 33 to take home the top prize, that's not entirely a foregone conclusion. Is what could be said if Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 didn't win the award for Best Game, but as the awards are now wrapped up, Sandfall Interactive was once again the last team left on stage before the show ended, taking home Best Game and adding another GOTY award to its already impressive supply. But this was not a […]
Rafter gives homeowners a single, intelligent view of their home. It scores home health by system, flags urgent risks, and updates as you resolve issues. It analyzes insurance policies to surface coverage gaps and recommendations before a claim. Upload receipts or warranties and it auto-extracts details, links them to the right appliance, and keeps documents organized. Stay ahead with maintenance reminders tailored to your home's age and history, and track appreciation, investments, and net return with multi-source valuations.
NASA’s Orion spacecraft uses eight synchronized processors and layered redundancy to maintain operations in deep space, where hardware failures cannot be repaired.
The Maxell Wireless Cassette Player is a nifty blend of old and new, bringing your old tapes to your ears without the need for a wired pair of headphones.
Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are leaving OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora and folds its science team, signaling a sharp pivot away from consumer moonshots toward enterprise AI.
The BAFTA Game Awards 2026 are currently ongoing at the time of this writing, and while the only game awards show that regularly includes announcements for upcoming games in between the actual rewards is Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards, the BAFTAs were going to try doing a bit of that this year. They were going to try, at least, with a trailer for The Quiet Things, a first-person narrative game telling an autobiographical story about trauma and child abuse, debuting at this year's awards. Until someone decided the trailer's content wasn't right for the show. That's what Alyx Jones, founder […]
It's real, and if you have been waiting to upgrade your AM4 system, you will soon be able to upgrade to the fastest gaming processor in the Ryzen 5000 lineup. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10-Year AM4 Anniversary Edition Retail Box Surfaces Online; Slightly New Packaging, but the Same Chip Inside After all, the return of Ryzen 7 5800X3D is real, and it's happening soon. Yesterday, we reported that AMD's first-ever X3D processor is making a comeback after having been discontinued last year unexpectedly. Today, we also got to see its retail box, which confirms that the 10-Year AM4 Anniversary edition […]
Iron Galaxy Studios, the studio that led development on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 and also co-developed PC ports for The Last of Us Part I, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, and several other titles is now the latest studio to announce layoffs in 2026. A statement was posted to the studio's LinkedIn page to confirm the cuts, though the studio did not disclose the number of people who are losing their jobs. A report from Game Developer did, however, add that the company is "drastically" cutting down its size. These cuts come […]
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MosesTab is a church management platform with 16 integrated tools for member management, online giving, events and attendance, child check-in, communications, and AI media. It lets you track families and groups, send email and SMS, automate workflows, and view reports to guide ministry decisions. You can accept donations via Stripe and PayPal with Apple Pay and Google Pay support, and scale from single-site to multi-campus churches. Start free and invite your team with role-based permissions.
Simple, snappy, and now under $250 — the ASUS Chromebook CX14 Plus is a deal you can't ignore if you want an affordable laptop for work and everyday use.
Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and posted victims' personal data on Instagram under the handle @ihackedthegovernment.
Recently, Xbox's games chief Matt Booty was asked which upcoming projects from the brand stand out, and the RPG Clockwork Revolution came to mind for him.
Playmaji, the company responsible for the Polymega retro game console has shared a significant update on the Polymega front, covering both a hardware revision to the Base Unit and the imminent launch of the new Polymega Remix peripheral. The Base Unit has been almost completely redesigned internally after a rough year of production challenges. The revised hardware brings more CPU cores, higher clock speeds, double the RAM, more internal storage, and quieter operation compared to the original PM01. Exact specs haven't been shared yet, but Playmaji says the new system is several times more powerful than what it's replacing. The most immediate benefit is improved N64 emulation performance. Anyone with an existing pre-order gets automatically upgraded to the new hardware at no extra cost. New pre-orders for the revised Base Unit are expected to open in early summer.
The bigger news is the Polymega Remix, which has completed mass production and is already on its way from the factory. Remix is a USB peripheral aimed at retro collectors who want the Polymega disc and cartridge digitization capabilities without buying the full console. You connect it to a Windows 11 PC, laptop, or PC gaming handheld, launch the free Polymega App, and use it to rip your physical games, CDs, and cartridges directly via Element Modules sold separately. Once digitized, the games are playable through the app at home or on the go. Intel Macs are also supported at launch, with iOS, Android, and Apple Silicon planned down the line. Remix pre-orders opened April 16 at $199, with shipping expected in May.
You know we've hit rock-bottom with memory affordability when ASRock innovates a new memory standard to lower prices. The new "HUDIMM," or half unbuffered DIMM, is an ASRock-innovated standard. It calls for UDIMMs with half a rank of memory, populating just one of the two 40-bit sub-channels. Such a DIMM would only offer half its bandwidth even at its rated memory clock, and of course half the density. The HUDIMM standard is targeted at entry-level builds and business desktops that just want a modern platform for everyday tasks, and something to tide over the DDR5 memory crunch. ASRock partnered with Team Group to manufacture the first HUDIMM memory modules, which it tested to work on its Intel 600-series, 700-series, and 800-series chipset motherboards. HUDIMM support probably requires some UEFI firmware-level awareness of the standard, and ASRock is expected to release firmware updates for the same.
Here's the fun part—ASRock made it possible for end-users to pair HUDIMMs with regular UDIMMs that have two 40-bit sub-channels; for example, pairing an 8 GB HUDIMM with a 16 GB UDIMM, to achieve asymmetric capacities such as 24 GB, and the bandwidth of at least 3 DDR5 sub-channels. ASRock also developed HSODIMM, which—you guessed it—is a DDR5 SO-DIMM with just one sub-channel. Team Group will manufacture these HSODIMMs, and ASRock's Deskmini series mini-PCs that are based on MoD (mobile on desktop) platforms, will implement support for them. ASRock is perfectly faced to address the client computing market during the DDR5 famine; besides the HUDIMM/HSODIMM innovation, the company is developing a new crop of Socket LGA1700 motherboards with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory slots.
XPPen today introduced the Artist 16 3rd, a New Dial Shortcut Portable Drawing Display for entry-level creators. Featuring a 15.4-inch screen with dual X-Dial and shortcut keys, a new-gen X4 Smart Chip Stylus, and 16K pressure levels, the device delivers a spacious yet travel-friendly workspace - bringing professional efficiency and an immersive creative experience to those just starting their journey.
"The Artist 16 3rd strikes the perfect balance between portability and creative space, allowing creators to capture and bring their ideas to life whenever inspiration strikes," said Brian Huang, Brand Director at XPPen. "With innovative industrial design language X-Dial shortcut and the brand-new X4 Smart Chip Stylus with 16K pressure levels, every creative session becomes intuitive and enjoyable, empowering users to unleash their creativity anytime, anywhere."
The Blood of Dawnwalker, the new dark fantasy ARPG developed by Rebel Wolves and published under Bandai Namco, is expected to launch in 2026 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox Series consoles, and according to a new Game Business interview with Rebel Wolves CEO, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the development process for the game is going surprisingly smoothly, with the game already being playable to completion on the PS5. Currently, The Blood of Dawnwalker is nearing the certification phase of the development and production process, suggesting that the launch may be around Q3 or the beginning of Q4, although no official launch date has been confirmed yet.
During the interview, Tomaszkiewicz touched on the use of AI, stating that the dev team has used generative AI in the development process for early placeholder assets, which will eventually be removed before the game releases. This is a strategy that is becoming more and more popular in the modern gaming landscape, with studios like Sandfall Interactive and Pearl Abyss using AI-generated assets for placeholders and iteration early in the development process of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Crimson Desert. It was also recently revealed by a game industry survey that many gaming professionals feel that AI is hurting creativity in gaming, echoing the sentiments of many smaller and indie game studios on the use of generative AI.
Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, launches the Retro Series lineup, a design-driven collection that reinterprets classic PC aesthetics for today's builders. Featuring the Retro 260 TG Micro Tower Chassis and Retro 360 TG Mid-Tower Chassis, the series combines nostalgic beige tones, retro style front panels, and tempered glass side views with the performance, cooling, and flexibility expected from modern systems.
Inspired by the simplicity and character of early home computers, the Retro Series brings a softer, more expressive visual identity into the PC space. Subtle vintage details and warm color tones are paired with clean structural design, creating systems that feel both familiar and refreshingly different from typical gaming-focused aesthetics.
Valve has released a new beta version of Proton, the company's official compatibility layer for improving Linux gaming. Proton 11.0-beta1 is a notable update for several reasons, including improved support for running classic games from the 90s. The release also lays the groundwork for further improvements expected in the near...
A security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse recently disclosed a vulnerability dubbed "Red Sun" affecting Microsoft Defender Antivirus. While criticizing Microsoft's handling of the issue, Chaotic Eclipse explained that their proof-of-concept code could potentially be used to bypass Defender's protections. The researcher also claimed that malicious actors have already begun...
NVIDIA CEO has said that the AI era will lead to the creation of more jobs, highlighting AI as the new job platform rather than a replacement for mankind. AI Will End Up Creating More Jobs At The End of the AI Revolution than at its beginning, according to NVIDIA CEO Jensen Talking at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, once again referred to the rise of AI as the Industrial Revolution of the modern world. There have been many talks regarding AI and its benefits, but in parallel, a long discussion has been ongoing on […]
Nintendo's subscription service for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 family of consoles, Nintendo Switch Online, includes a bunch of features for players to take advantage of. The ability to play games online, cloud saves, and most importantly, a library of classic retro titles all the way from the Nintendo Entertainment System to the Nintendo GameCube. Similar to our PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass hubs, this article will break down your options for which tier of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription is worth it for you, followed by a full list of the games available at each tier. […]
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A security researcher published details of three security vulnerabilities in Windows Defender, and the code used to exploit them. Now, hackers are taking advantage of the vulnerabilities in real-life attacks, according to a cybersecurity firm.
Meeting platform Zoom has announced a partnership with World, Sam Altman's human ID verification company, to ensure that the people attending meetings are actually human and not AI-generated imposters. Zoom will show a badge on verified participants' tile.
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Job Description LK Distribution is a leading distributor of several brands and products offered on both e-commerce and wholesale. Specialized in the Alternative Product category in the CBD/Hemp Industry ranging from a large category of products. We are seeking a creative and dynamic individual with experience with independent online storefronts for each of our brands […]
Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Paid time off Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance A Digital Marketing Specialist at a leading real estate company requires high-energy, creative, and data-driven team member who helps elevate our brand and our agents’ digital presence. As the Digital Marketing Specialist, you will be the “engine room” of our online strategy. […]
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Overview Growth Marketing Manager (Outbound & Lead Gen) at FlexAI. This role is 70% outbound/automation initially and will progressively move to 50/50 outbound + content & paid. If the following tools are not your day to day, it might not be a good fit: Clay, Instantly/lemlist, unify/cargo, apollo, etc. FlexAI is at the forefront of […]
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OpenAI is emerging as a new advertising channel, but early advertiser sentiment is mixed as brands grapple with limited data, unclear performance, and a rapidly evolving product.
Driving the news. Two months after launching ads in ChatGPT, advertisers are experimenting — but still lack clear measurement tools and performance benchmarks.
Early campaigns are largely impression-based, with little insight into outcomes.
CPMs have reportedly been high, with initial minimum spends in the six figures.
Some advertisers say the product feels early and slow to mature.
The vibe check. According to Ad Age reporting, advertiser sentiment sits somewhere between cautious optimism and frustration.
Optimism stems from ChatGPT’s position as a leading consumer AI platform.
Frustration centers on lack of transparency, targeting, and reporting.
Why we care. This report this highlights both the opportunity and risk of investing in AI ad platforms early. While ChatGPT offers access to a fast-growing, high-intent audience, the lack of measurement and evolving product features make it a challenging channel to justify at scale.
It’s a signal to test thoughtfully and start building an AI strategy without overcommitting budget too soon.
The bigger picture. OpenAI’s ad push comes as it juggles multiple priorities — from AI development to enterprise growth — while facing rising competition from Google and Anthropic.
Some in the industry see OpenAI as having “cast too wide a net,” experimenting across video, commerce, and other products before refocusing. Its Instant Checkout commerce feature was quietly pulled back whilst video ambitions have also lost ground to competitors.
How ads actually show up. Early tests suggest ads may influence user journeys — but not always directly.
In one example, a sponsored retailer appeared more prominently in recommendations, even when multiple options were listed. Still, platforms maintain that ads do not directly alter core answers.
Yes, but. There’s ongoing tension between consumer trust (keeping answers unbiased), and advertiser goals (increasing visibility and influence).
That balance will likely shape how AI ads evolve.
What marketers should do now. Experts say brands don’t need to rush in. Large brands may benefit from early testing whilst others can focus on strategy development while the space matures. The priority is understanding how AI fits into broader media and search behavior.
The bottom line. ChatGPT ads are still in their infancy — promising, but unproven — leaving advertisers to experiment carefully while waiting for the platform to catch up to expectations.
Google is tightening security across its ads ecosystem, requiring multi-factor authentication (MFA) for API users — a move that could impact how developers and advertisers access and manage accounts.
Driving the news. Google will begin rolling out mandatory MFA for the Google Ads API starting April 21, with full enforcement expected over the following weeks.
The update applies to users generating new OAuth 2.0 refresh tokens through standard authentication workflows.
What’s changing. Users will now need to verify their identity with a second factor — such as a phone or authenticator app — in addition to their password when authenticating.
Existing OAuth refresh tokens will continue to work without interruption.
New authentications will require MFA by default.
Users without 2-step verification enabled will be prompted to set it up.
Why we care. This change affects how you access and manage Google Ads data through APIs and connected tools. While it improves account security and reduces the risk of unauthorized access, it may also require updates to workflows, especially for teams that regularly generate new credentials. Preparing early can help avoid disruptions.
Who’s affected. The change primarily impacts apps and workflows using user-based authentication.
User authentication workflows: Will require MFA for new token generation.
Service account workflows: Not affected, and recommended for automated or offline use cases.
The requirement also extends beyond the API to tools like Google Ads Editor, Scripts, BigQuery Data Transfer, and Data Studio.
The big picture. As ad platforms handle more sensitive data and automation, security is becoming a bigger priority — especially as API access expands across teams, tools, and integrations.
Yes, but. While the update improves protection against unauthorized access, it may add friction for teams that frequently generate new credentials or rely on manual authentication flows.
People of Note is a turn-based RPG musical available now on Xbox from Iridium Studios and Annapurna Interactive blending turn-based RPG mechanics that follows a would-be popstar that has to assemble a genre-bending band of musicians and experience music in a whole new light.
Here's the first picture of the retail package of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D AM4 10th Anniversary Edition desktop processor. This is essentially a fresh production run of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D that was originally launched in 2022 in response to Intel's 12th Gen Core "Alder Lake" series launch, and discontinued in 2023 once the company had completed launch of its Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" processors. AMD is commemorating 10 years of the Socket AM4 platform with the fastest processor for gaming on this socket. Existence of this processor was leaked earlier this week. We'd known that it's the same exact chip as the one from 2022, with the same OPN, but in a retail box with special box-art. Turns out that it's the regular Ryzen 5000 series box, but with the insert showing "3D V-Cache technology," and a special badge marking "AMD AM4 10th Anniversary Edition." There's still no word on the exact launch date or price.
Crimson Desert has evidently had a strong launch, despite initial launch impressions being somewhat less than stellar. Even a month after launch, weekly peak concurrent player counts still top 200,000 players on Steam alone. According to a post by the official Crimson Desert account on X, the game has already sold more than 5 million copies in its first month since launch. While these sales figures are nothing to scoff at, as we recently covered, Resident Evil Requiem managed to top 5 million sales in the first week after launch, reaching 6 million a few days after that, making it the fastest-selling Resident Evil game to date.
Still, it is impressive that an entirely new IP that had a somewhat storied history—Crimson Desert was initially planned as an MMORPG, but the studio pivoted to a single-player RPG mid-development—has drawn such a large audience. Even more impressively, unlike Resident Evil Requiem, initial impressions of Crimson Desert weren't all that positive, with the Metacritic score even now sitting at 77. The user score, and the game's Steam review rating, however, are significantly more positive, with the former at 8.8 and the latter at 86% Positive.
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The latest Marvel Rivals season update has finally arrived alongside the addition of Black Cat, but it's her character selection pose that has players talking.
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The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is busy buying up everything from finance apps to talk shows, a certain shoe company just rebranded as an AI infrastructure play, and Anthropic unveiled a model it says is too powerful to release publicly …but apparently not too […]
Today Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is proud to announce the long-awaited PRAGMATA is out now across the globe. After years of anticipation, the highly acclaimed sci-fi action-adventure game is now available across PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.
Developed by the studio behind the Resident Evil and Devil May Cry series, PRAGMATA transports players to the moon. The story unfolds aboard a futuristic lunar station that has mysteriously lost contact with the Earth. Sent in to investigate, spacefarer Hugh Williams quickly runs into trouble before a curious android with the appearance of a young girl comes to his rescue. Given the name Diana, she joins Hugh in exploring the lunar station in search of a way back to Earth.
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Crashing issues in PRAGMATA on PC can occur before you even start the game proper, with Fatal D3D errors also happening when trying to enable Path Tracing or changing Frame Generation options. Some users have reported these crashes even without touching these settings, suggesting a possible hardware conflict. To solve these issues and enjoy the game on PC, two workarounds have currently been found. Disable GPU Overclocking Games powered by the RE Engine (such as Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Wilds) are notoriously sensitive to GPU overclocking and software such as MSI Afterburner. As such, disabling any overclocking and […]
At least 40% of all AI data centers slated for completion in 2026 will be delayed, according to a data analytics group. AI tech companies say everything is on schedule, but labor and material shortages are seemingly holding up construction.
Local communities all over America and the world are pushing back on the explosive growth of AI data center projects. Through local courts, community action, and intense meetings with politicians, the general public are forcing the cancellation of major data center projects.
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The new returns feature is the company's latest effort to become an everything app. There are limitations to the new service, and there is, of course, a courier fee.
The company says Claude Design is intended to help people like founders and product managers without a design background share their ideas more easily.
OpenAI is continuing its push into ad-supported monetization — a strategy it began earlier this year — by expanding ads to more countries while keeping premium tiers ad-free.
Driving the news. OpenAI is starting to roll out ads for users on Free and Go plans in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
The rollout applies only to lower-tier plans.
Paid tiers — including Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education — will remain ad-free.
Why we care. This opens up a new and rapidly growing channel to reach users inside AI-driven experiences. As OpenAI expands ads into more markets, it signals early opportunities to test and understand how advertising works in conversational interfaces. It could also shape how future search and discovery happens, making it important to get in early.
The big picture. AI platforms have largely avoided traditional advertising so far, relying instead on subscriptions and enterprise deals.
This move suggests OpenAI is:
testing new revenue streams,
exploring how ads fit into conversational interfaces,
and balancing monetization with user experience.
Yes, but: OpenAI is clearly drawing a line between free and paid experiences — signaling that ad-free usage will remain a premium benefit.
Google may be streamlining one of the most error-prone parts of campaign setup — conversion tracking — by reducing the need for manual tag implementation.
Driving the news. Google Ads is testing a new “Set up in Google Tag Manager” option within its conversion setup flow, according to screenshots shared by Google Ads Specialist, Natasha Kaurra.
The feature appears alongside existing installation methods and allows advertisers to push conversion tracking setups directly into Google Tag Manager.
What’s new. Instead of copying conversion IDs and labels between platforms, advertisers can click the new button to open a pre-filled tag setup inside GTM.
That means:
fewer manual steps,
less room for implementation errors,
and faster deployment across accounts.
Why we care. Conversion tracking is critical to measuring performance, and this update makes it faster and less error-prone to implement. By reducing manual steps between Google Ads and Google Tag Manager, it can help ensure data is set up correctly from the start. That means more reliable reporting and better optimization decisions.
How it works. Based on early screenshots, the flow prompts users to select a GTM container and then surfaces a suggested tag configuration ready to publish.
This could be especially useful for agencies managing multiple clients, teams working across multiple containers, or advertisers with complex tagging setups.
The bottom line. It’s a small UI change with outsized impact — making it easier for advertisers to get conversion tracking right the first time.
First seen. This update was shared by PPC News Feed who credited Google Ads Specialist Natasha Kaurra for spotting it.
Google search traffic is dropping. If you’ve spent years building organic strategies, watching it happen in real time is uncomfortable. But it’s also clarifying.
I started seeing the shift across SaaS clients. Pages that had driven steady traffic for years — educational, top-of-funnel (TOFU) content — were losing ground. Not because the content got worse, but because users no longer needed to click. AI Overviews were doing the job for them.
That forced a decision: keep defending the old model or adjust the strategy. I chose to adjust.
What became clear pretty quickly is that while informational content is losing clicks, bottom-of-funnel (BOFU) content is holding up — and in many cases, driving more qualified leads.
This isn’t just a trend. It’s a shift in how value is created through search.
The pivot: Making BOFU the priority
My approach now is straightforward: 60% to 80% of output goes toward bottom- and mid-funnel content, with the remainder covering supporting TOFU topics that fill content cluster gaps or address timely industry conversations.
When I pitched this shift to clients, the conversation was easier than I expected. I put it simply:
“You have a choice between traffic and leads. If you want leads, here’s how we get there, even if it means less traffic.”
I was upfront that overall traffic might dip. But whoever shows up is more likely to convert. That framing landed. Nobody argued for traffic when the alternative was a qualified pipeline.
The most effective bottom-of-funnel pieces are comprehensive comparison and listicle-style guides targeting high-intent queries.
One of the best examples is a guide to the best time-tracking software for construction. Before writing it, I built a reusable review methodology for the client. The guide called out pros and cons honestly, including the client’s own product, because that’s what builds credibility with readers evaluating their options.
It was factual, specific, and written for someone in the middle of a purchase decision, not someone casually browsing.
Within weeks, it became our most cited article in LLM responses. It’s now a cornerstone piece, regularly appearing in conversion paths and driving qualified leads.
That single piece delivered more pipeline impact than a dozen informational posts from the previous quarter because it answers the question a buyer is actually asking, not the one that gets the most search volume.
I see many SEOs treating this as an either-or conversation. To be clear, I haven’t eliminated TOFU content. I’ve repositioned it.
TOFU’s job now is to build topical authority that helps BOFU pages rank. It’s the supporting structure, not the primary event. Guides and educational content:
Support the content cluster.
Establish expertise in Google’s eyes.
Pass internal link equity to BOFU pages.
For my clients’ content, we’ve revisited the best-performing TOFU pieces and made them work harder.
We added sections that connect the information directly to the client’s product, supported by screenshots and subject matter expert quotes.
We also redesigned calls to action to match the context and placed them throughout the content, rather than just at the end.
For several clients, this led to a measurable increase in visitors navigating to demo request pages, without changing the informational intent.
The key distinction: You should still produce a meaningful volume of TOFU content, but make sure it has a unique angle — something not widely known or discussed from your perspective.
In a sea of AI-generated content, that specificity is what drives performance.
People arriving from AI platforms show up with context. They’ve already explored the problem. They’re evaluating options. This aligns with how AI Overviews are applied in search results.
That shift in behavior changes what content performs. Informational content loses value when answers are summarized upfront, while decision-stage content becomes more useful because it helps users compare options, validate choices, and move forward.
That’s why bottom-of-funnel content holds up. It aligns with where the user is in the process, not just what they searched for.
The time tracking software comparison piece I mentioned is a clear example. It’s consistently cited when users ask about construction time tracking tools. That visibility doesn’t always show up as a click, but it appears later — in branded search, direct visits, and ultimately, leads.
The attribution problem you need to accept
Here’s the challenge: bottom-of-funnel content’s value is systematically underreported in traditional analytics.
Someone sees your solution mentioned in a ChatGPT response, researches your brand, and converts later through a direct visit or branded search. In GA4, that journey often shows up as direct traffic. It looks like SEO didn’t contribute — but it did.
That’s why I’ve shifted clients away from traffic as the primary success metric and toward a broader set of signals, including:
Brand search volume trends.
Citation frequency in LLM platforms.
Direct traffic movement after content publication.
Conversion rate changes, even when traffic stays flat.
The ROI of BOFU and LLM-optimized content is higher than what dashboards show. If you’re evaluating performance based only on immediate click attribution, you’re missing where SEO is actually creating value.
Your practical playbook for shifting to BOFU
Here’s how to turn this shift into a practical content strategy:
Audit your existing content for BOFU gaps: Before creating anything new, identify which high-intent, purchase-stage queries you have zero coverage on. These are often the easiest wins.
Build comparison content with real methodology: Create a review framework you can reuse. Be honest about pros and cons, including your client’s product. Credibility is what makes these pieces rank and get cited.
Retrofit your best TOFU pieces: Add product-connected sections, contextual CTAs, and subject matter expert input. Make the informational content do conversion work, too.
Build LLM tracking into GA4 now: A regex-based segment capturing ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and other AI referrers gives you visibility into a channel most clients have zero data on.
Reset the success metrics conversation with clients: Traffic volume is increasingly a vanity metric. Lead quality, branded search growth, and conversion rate are what actually matter in this environment.
AI Overviews have fundamentally changed the economics of informational content.
But that disruption creates a strategic opening. Bottom-of-funnel content has always converted better. AI is simply removing the incentive to keep over-investing in content that drives traffic without driving revenue.
The window to shift strategy is still open. It won’t stay that way.
Traffic from AI sources increased 393% year-over-year in Q1 and 269% in March. But the real surprise? AI traffic is converting better than last year.
AI-driven visits converted 42% better than non-AI traffic in March. A year ago, AI traffic was 38% less likely to result in a purchase.
By the numbers. Traffic from AI sources increased engagement by 12%, time on site by 48%, and pages per visit by 13%. Adobe also surveyed consumers and found that:
39% have used AI for shopping. Of those, 85% said it improved the experience.
66% believe AI tools provide accurate results.
What they’re saying. According to Vivek Pandya, director of Adobe Digital Insights:
“Notably, AI traffic continues to convert better (visits that result in purchases) than non-AI traffic, which covers channels such as paid search and email marketing.”
Yes, but. While consumer adoption is up, and traffic, engagement, and conversions are growing, many retail sites still aren’t fully optimized for AI visibility, especially on product pages, according to Adobe.
Why we care. Until now, reports have been mixed on whether AI traffic is better, equal to, or worse than organic search traffic (see our Dig deeper resources below). That may be changing, as we expected it would. Like generative AI, AI shopping today is as bad as it will ever be, meaning this channel’s value will only increase.
About the data. Adobe’s findings are based on direct transaction data from more than 1 trillion visits to U.S. retail websites. The company also surveyed more than 5,000 U.S. consumers to understand how they use AI to shop.
Search remained the largest force in digital advertising in 2025. However, its growth slowed as total U.S. ad revenue climbed to a record $294.6 billion.
Search still dominates. Search generated $114.2 billion, accounting for 38.8% of total digital ad revenue, according to the latest IAB/PwC Internet Advertising Revenue Report. But growth slowed to 11%, down from 15.9% in 2024, as advertisers shifted more budget into faster-growing formats and as AI began reshaping how users discover information.
Overall market growth accelerated as the year went on. It climbed from 12.2% in Q1 to 15.4% in Q4. The fourth quarter alone brought in $85 billion, even without major cyclical events like the U.S. election or the Olympics, which boosted 2024.
Video, social, and programmatic all grew faster than search. Digital video revenue jumped 25.4% to $78 billion, making it the fastest-growing major format. Social rose 32.6% to $117.7 billion, while programmatic increased 20.5% to $162.4 billion — continuing the shift toward automated, performance-driven buying.
The market is more concentrated. The top 10 companies now control 84.1% of U.S. digital ad revenue, up from 80.8% a year ago, reflecting the advantages of scale, first-party data, and AI-driven platforms.
AI is no longer just a tool layered onto campaigns. AI is increasingly shaping discovery, media buying, and measurement as consumer journeys fragment across platforms.
Why we care. Search still delivers the most scale, but it’s no longer growing the fastest. More budget is flowing into video, social, and programmatic, where automation and AI are more deeply embedded. That means more competition for budget, less visibility into performance, and a greater need to prove incrementality.
About the data. The IAB/PwC report is based on U.S. internet advertising revenue data compiled across the industry.
Google can render JavaScript. That’s no longer up for debate. But that doesn’t mean it always does — or that it does so instantly or perfectly.
Since Google’s 2024 comments suggesting it renders all HTML pages, many developers have questioned whether no-JavaScript fallbacks are still necessary. Two years later, the answer is clearer and more nuanced.
Google’s stance on JavaScript rendering
In July 2024, Google sparked debate during an episode of Search Off the Record titled “Rendering JavaScript for Google Search.” When asked how Google decides which pages to render, Martin Splitt said:
“If it’s so expensive, how do we decide which page should get rendered and which one doesn’t?”
Zoe Clifford, from Google’s rendering team, replied:
“We just render all of them, as long as they’re HTML, and not other content types like PDFs.”
That comment quickly led developers, especially those building JavaScript-heavy or single-page applications, to argue that no-JavaScript fallbacks were no longer necessary.
Many SEOs weren’t convinced. The remark was informal, untested at scale, and lacking detail. It wasn’t clear:
How rendering fit into Googlebot’s process.
Whether pages were queued for later execution.
How the system behaved under resource constraints.
Whether Google might fall back to non-rendered crawling under load.
Without clarity on timing, consistency, and limits, removing fallbacks entirely still felt risky.
Google’s documentation now gives us a much clearer picture of how JavaScript rendering actually works. Let’s start with the “JavaScript SEO basics” page:
What Google says:
“Googlebot queues all pages with a 200 HTTP status code for rendering, unless a robots meta tag or header tells Google not to index the page. The page may stay on this queue for a few seconds, but it can take longer than that. Once Google’s resources allow, a headless Chromium renders the page and executes the JavaScript. Googlebot parses the rendered HTML for links again and queues the URLs it finds for crawling. Google also uses the rendered HTML to index the page.”
Google clearly states that JavaScript rendering doesn’t necessarily happen on the initial crawl. Once resources allow, a headless browser is used to parse JavaScript.
Googlebot likely won’t click on all JavaScript elements, so this probably only includes scripts that don’t require user interactions to fire.
This is important because it tells us Google may make some basic determinations before JavaScript is rendered, via subsequent execution queues.
If content is generated behind elements (content tabs, etc.) that Google doesn’t click, it likely won’t be discovered without no-JavaScript fallbacks.
The language is much simpler. Google states it will attempt, at some point, to execute any discovered JavaScript. There’s nothing here that directly contradicts what we’ve seen so far in other Google documentation.
The notes on partial fetching are particularly interesting. Google will only crawl up to 2MB of HTML. If a page exceeds this, Google won’t discard it entirely, but instead examines only the first 2MB of returned code.
Google explicitly states that extreme resource bloat, including large JavaScript modules, can still be a problem for indexing and ranking.
If your JavaScript approaches 2MB and appears at the top of the page, it may push HTML content far enough down that Google won’t see it. The 2MB limit also applies to individual resources pulled into a page. If a CSS file, image, or JavaScript module exceeds 2MB, Google will ignore it.
We’re beginning to see that Google’s claim that it renders all pages comes with important caveats.
In practice, it seems unlikely that a page with no consideration for server-side rendering (SSR) or no-JavaScript fallbacks would be handled optimally. This highlights why it’s risky to take comments from Googlers at face value without following how the details evolve over time.
The question we opened with is also evolving. It’s less “Do I need blanket no-JavaScript fallbacks in 2026?” and more “Do I still need critical-path fallbacks and resilient HTML within my application?”
Google has recently softened its language around JavaScript. It now says it has been rendering JavaScript for “multiple years” and has removed earlier guidance that suggested JavaScript made things harder for Search.
It also notes that more assistive technologies now support JavaScript than in the past.
Within that same documentation, Google still recommends pre-rendering approaches, such as server-side rendering and edge-side rendering.
So while the language is softer, Google isn’t suggesting developers can ignore how JavaScript affects SEO.
Looking again at the December 2025 updates:
Google states that non-200 pages may not receive JavaScript execution. This suggests no-JavaScript fallbacks for internal linking within custom 404 pages may still be important.
Google also notes that canonical tags are processed both before and after JavaScript rendering. If source HTML canonicals and JavaScript-modified canonicals don’t match, this can cause significant issues. Google suggests either omitting canonical directives from the source HTML so they’re only evaluated after rendering, or ensuring JavaScript doesn’t modify them.
These updates reinforce an important point: even as Google becomes more capable at rendering JavaScript, the initial HTML response and status code still play a critical role in discovery, canonical handling, and error processing.
About 2-3% of rendered pages exhibit a “changed” canonical URL, something Google’s documentation explicitly states can be confusing for its indexing and ranking systems. That 2-3% doesn’t explain the larger drop in valid canonical deployment since November 2024.
Other factors are likely at play, such as the adoption of new CMS platforms that don’t properly handle canonicals. The rise of vibe-coded websites using tools like Cursor and Claude Code may also be contributing to these issues across the web.
In July 2024, Vercel published a study to help demystify Google’s JavaScript rendering process:
It analyzed more than 100,000 Googlebot fetches and found that all resulted in full-page renders, including pages with complex JavaScript. However, 100,000 fetches is a relatively small sample given Googlebot’s scale.
The study was also limited to sites built on specific frameworks, so it’s unwise to assume Google always renders pages perfectly. It’s also unclear how deeply those renders were analyzed.
It does suggest that Google attempts to fully render most pages it encounters. Broadly speaking, Google can generate JavaScript-modified renders, but the quality of those renders is still up for debate. As noted earlier, the 2MB page and resource limits still apply.
Because this study dates to mid-2024, any contradictions with Google’s updated 2025–2026 documentation should take precedence.
“Most AI crawlers don’t execute JavaScript. We tested the major ones (ChatGPT, Claude, and others), and the results were consistent: none of them render client-side content. If your Next.js site ships critical pages as JavaScript-dependent SPAs, those pages are inaccessible to the systems shaping how people discover information.”
So even if Google is far more capable with JavaScript than it used to be, that’s not true across the broader web ecosystem. Many systems still rely on HTML-first delivery. That’s why you shouldn’t rush to remove no-JavaScript fallbacks — they may still be critical to your future visibility.
Cloudflare’s 2025 review is also worth noting:
Cloudflare reported that Googlebot alone accounted for 4.5% of HTML request traffic. While this doesn’t directly explain how Google handles JavaScript, it does highlight the scale at which Google continues to crawl the web.
The question we set out to answer was whether no-JavaScript fallbacks are required in 2026.
Google is far more capable with JavaScript than in previous years. Its documentation shows that pages are queued for rendering, and that JavaScript is executed and used for indexing. For many sites, heavy reliance on JavaScript is no longer the red flag it once was.
However, the details of Google’s rendering process still matter. Rendering isn’t always immediate. There are resource constraints, and not all behaviors are supported.
At the same time, the broader web ecosystem hasn’t necessarily kept pace with Google. The risk of removing all no-JavaScript fallbacks hasn’t disappeared — it’s just changed shape.
Key takeaways:
Google doesn’t necessarily render JavaScript on the first crawl. There’s a rendering queue, and execution happens when resources allow.
Technical limits still exist, including a 2MB HTML and resource cap, and limited interaction with user-triggered elements.
Non-200 responses may not receive rendering treatment, which keeps basic HTML and linking important in some cases.
Differences between raw HTML and rendered output still exist at scale across the web.
Google’s guidance still leans toward SSR (server-side rendering), pre-rendering, and resilient HTML for critical content.
Other crawlers, especially AI-driven ones, often don’t execute JavaScript at all. As these systems become more important, the need for fallbacks may increase again.
Blanket, site-wide no-JavaScript fallbacks aren’t universally required in 2026, but critical content, links, and signals shouldn’t depend entirely on JavaScript. Many modern crawlers still rely on HTML-first delivery.
For now, no-JavaScript fallbacks for critical architecture, links, and content are still strongly recommended, if not required going forward.
Huntress is warning that threat actors are exploiting three recently disclosed security flaws in Microsoft Defender to gain elevated privileges in compromised systems.
The activity involves the exploitation of three vulnerabilities that are codenamed BlueHammer (requires GitHub sign-in), RedSun, and UnDefend, all of which were released as zero-days by a researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse (
Zhitai, the consumer-facing brand of YMTC, has launched the TiPlus 9100, its first PCIe 5.0 entry in the TiPlus lineup. The drive is built on YMTC Xtacking 4.0 NAND technology and targets gaming laptops, thin portables, and desktop builds. Currently, Zhitai is offering the TiPlus 9100 NVMe M.2 SSDs with capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB. This isn't YMTC's first PCIe 5.0 client SSD, back in March the company launched the PC550, a four-channel Gen 5 drive built on the same Xtacking 4.0 NAND and rated at up to 10,500 MB/s sequential read. The TiPlus 9100 steps that up considerably with a faster controller, pushing 12,000 MB/s and targeting the higher end of the Gen 5 performance. Despite running without a dedicated DRAM cache, the TiPlus 9100 can reach speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s for sequential reads and 10,700 MB/s for sequential writes, with random performance reaching 1,850K IOPS. The single-sided PCB keeps it compatible with slim systems, and firmware tuning helps manage power draw and thermals under load. Zhitai bundles its own software for health monitoring, performance testing, migration, temperature tracking, and lifespan estimation.
YMTC is in the middle of a significant capacity expansion. Earlier this week we reported that the company plans to add two more fabs on top of one already nearing completion in Wuhan, which would take total monthly wafer output from 200,000 to around 400,000 when all three are fully running. More capacity means more NAND supply, which should support the Zhitai ability to push products like the TiPlus 9100 more aggressively into the market. According to IT Files, pricing for TiPlus 9100 in mainland China is set at 1 TB for 1,459 yuan (around $200), 2 TB for 2,559 yuan, and 4 TB for 4,999 yuan (approximately $690).
According to an official DoJ press release, 42-year-old Kejia "Tony" Wang of Edison, NJ, has been sentenced to nine years in prison, while 39-year-old Zhenxing "Danny" Wang of New Brunswick, NJ, has been sentenced to seven years and nine months in a federal penitentiary for his role in the scheme.
The official X account of Phantom Blade Zero has posted a brief video interview with S-GAME founder and creative director Soulframe Liang, in which the developer seemed to outline an Honor system not unlike the one in Rockstar's masterpiece, Red Dead Redemption 2. In that game, most player actions, such as helping strangers or killing innocents, affected a full-fledged morality mechanic that influenced NPC behavior, shop prices, loot quality, and even the story's ending. Fans understandably started to get excited about this. Very few games since RDR 2 have attempted something like that. However, Phantom Blade Zero's X account quickly clarified that there is no […]
Almost a decade ago, Activision was looking like it would be moving forward with a Call of Duty movie. But it wasn't too much longer before that project was put on hold, and years later, here we are with no film based on the long-running military shooter franchise. Now, after rejecting a pitch from legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, Activision will look to make a film that "feels really real and infuses that with epic scope" off the backs of Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan and Battleship director Pete Berg in time for June 30, 2028. That's the latest update on the […]
One of the first recipients of TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2P’ process will be the Dimensity 9600 Pro, enabling MediaTek to move over to a new CPU cluster while also rumored to target higher 5.00GHz clock speeds for significantly improved single-core and multi-core performance. Now, one tipster has shared the first Geekbench 6 scores belonging to the chipset, with the results being up to 25 percent faster than the A19 Pro, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the Dimensity 9600 Pro’s immediate predecessor, the Dimensity 9500. At a 5.00GHz clock, the Dimensity 9600 Pro has already been pointed out to overheat, suggesting that commercial […]
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The Tor Project has published the results of an independent security audit on its upcoming TorVPN app for Android. Conducted by renowned cybersecurity firm Cure53, the penetration test confirmed the core routing features are robust, while highlighting a few areas for the development team to harden before an official release.
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Netflix is going to launch a TikTok-like vertical video feed within its apps this month, and plans to use AI broadly for content creation and recommendations.
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An ecommerce company hires your PPC agency to explore paid search. A solid plan follows, and after approval, the campaigns go live. Soon, you’re seeing stellar results: high conversion volumes and a healthy ROAS.
On the surface, the strategy is a resounding success.
But look closer.
Some of these conversions might have occurred anyway via direct or organic search traffic — meaning the campaigns may not be driving real growth. Too often, this goes unmeasured.
To truly understand performance, you need to look at incremental lift and marginal ROAS.
The truth about ROAS
Perhaps you’ve heard about eBay’s paid search experiment? They were spending heavily on brand PPC ads. Then they ran a controlled test, turning those ads off for a portion of users to measure impact.
Organic traffic picked up most of those conversions, with minimal impact on revenue. But guess what? Despite the clear results, eBay turned the branded ads back on. Fear, or smart? You tell me.
With search becoming increasingly automated, and the customer journey spreading across more surfaces than ever, attributing conversions to the right channels is harder than ever. Advertising platforms are quick to claim credit for these conversions, but be skeptical.
What most platforms report is attributed return, not causal lift. In other words, ROAS tells you how much revenue the platform says it influenced; it doesn’t tell you how much of that revenue would have happened without the ads.
When it comes to black-box automation like Performance Max and Advantage+, platforms have become exceptionally good at one thing: finding the path of least resistance to a conversion. They aren’t necessarily finding new customers. They’re often just becoming the most expensive touchpoint in a journey that was already destined to convert.
Without measuring incrementality, automation simply amplifies non-incremental signals, such as:
Brand search campaigns capturing existing demand.
Retargeting campaigns hitting users who were seconds away from purchasing.
Reporting that makes “safe” channels appear more valuable than they truly are.
Incrementality tells you whether marketing created something extra
Incrementality is causal lift — what changed because the campaign existed, typically measured by comparing exposed groups with holdout or control groups. So what did this campaign actually drive that wouldn’t have happened otherwise?
Even though you may not want to admit it, this is a much more useful lens for budget allocation than platform attribution alone.
A channel can have a fantastic in-platform ROAS and still generate a weak incremental impact. Why? Because it might be harvesting demand rather than creating it.
If you want to know whether a campaign genuinely drove growth, the better question is incrementality.
But it’s still not the full answer.
To decide what to do next, you also need marginal ROAS.
A channel may be incremental. But that still doesn’t tell you where the next $10,000 should go. That’s a marginal ROAS question.
Marginal ROAS measures the return on the next unit of spend, not the average return across all spend. Here’s how it works: the first tranche of budget often performs well, then the next performs worse.
Keep going, and the final dollars become dramatically less efficient than the average suggests. The same applies to CPA metrics: a blended CPA may look acceptable, while the last dollars spent were far less efficient, leaving many advertisers bidding beyond where they should.
Imagine you spend $10,000 and generate $50,000 in revenue (500% ROAS). You decide to scale and spend an additional $5,000. This extra spend generates only $5,000 in additional revenue.
Your new average ROAS: 366%
Your marginal ROAS: 100% (You essentially traded $1 for $1.)
In this scenario, the last $5,000 you spent was entirely wasted, even though the total “average” performance still looks decent on your dashboard.
This is the trap of average ROAS. It makes a channel look scalable when it may only be efficient at lower spend levels, and it hides the difference between profitable core demand capture and weak incremental expansion.
To make better decisions, you need to look further. Platform ROAS helps with in-platform optimization, incrementality shows whether campaigns actually created value, and marginal ROAS tells you whether more budget should go there.
A strong ROAS can signal true efficiency, or it can mean the platform is capturing demand that would have converted anyway. That’s why you should focus more on incrementality tests.
Don’t ask whether the channel has been efficient. Ask whether the next dollar is efficient enough — that’s what determines smart scaling.
You don’t need a perfect measurement lab before you start. Geo tests, holdouts, audience exclusions, and controlled spend reductions can all teach you more than another month of attribution debates.
Geo-split testing: Divide your markets into two comparable geographic groups, keep your ads running in the “test” group, and turn them off in the “control” group. The difference in total revenue between the two regions reveals the true incremental lift of your ads.
Search lift tests (holdouts): Use platform tools to create holdout groups, a small percentage of users who are intentionally not shown your ads. By comparing their behavior to the exposed group, you can see the direct impact of your (for example) Search or YouTube campaigns.
Beyond these, you can also test the impact of remarketing, branding, awareness campaigns, or additional social channels.
The real shift: From reporting performance to allocating capital
Too many marketing teams still use measurement to explain what happened. The better use of measurement is to decide what should happen next.
Incrementality helps you understand whether a channel created value. Marginal ROAS helps you understand whether more investment is justified. Together, they move marketing measurement out of the reporting function and into capital allocation.
ROAS tells you who gets credit. Incrementality tells you what actually moved. Marginal ROAS tells you where the next budget should go. But be aware: incrementality is not the same as attribution. Attribution tells you who, or which channel, should get the credit, while incrementality shows you whether or not it was worth it.
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Sometimes the keywords you need to rank for are the ones you’re not allowed to use. Whether it’s trademark restrictions, brand guidelines, or industry stigma, you might be asked to capture demand without using the exact terms people search.
Here’s how to navigate that challenge, align with search behavior, and still build visibility.
“We want to rank for (insert super competitive search term),” and, in the next breath, “Don’t use (that exact same phrase) on the page.”
My very first SEO job, over 10 years ago, set the goal of ranking in the top 3 for the term “custom koozies.” I’ve been in heated debates over the proper term for these drink coolers.
In my household, they were called “coolie cups.” The general term is “can coolers,” but search volume tells us the vast majority of the U.S. would call these products “koozies.”
Search volume data settled the debate, but Koozie® was a registered trademark. We worked our way to the top of the search results without relying on the restricted term as the primary on-page language.
A few years later, I landed at a marketing agency that specializes in the senior living industry. There were many new terms to familiarize myself with: assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement community (CCRC), among others.
Keyword research showed that users were searching “nursing home,” but it turned out that many of the organizations had begun to steer away from the term “nursing home” because of its negative connotations.
The problem is, they’re a nursing home, and that’s what real people call them. I felt like I was having déjà vu, with a new goal of ranking for a term that I wasn’t allowed to use.
You don’t need to use the exact keyword to rank for it, but you do need to send the right signals when a term is restricted, discouraged, or off-limits — even if it reflects how people actually search.
1. Pull the data and confirm direction
In some cases, you can get an “aha” moment just by showing the data.
When I tell clients that “skilled nursing near me” has 4,400 monthly search volume, but “nursing home near me” gets searched 27,100 times per month, it sometimes softens their stance.
Pulling local search volume or localized search terms can be beneficial, too. Do the research and follow the data.
It’s important to get clear on exactly how off-limits a term is. Is it acceptable to use it in non-focal page copy with a different primary term, or is it OK to use it alongside a preferred term?
Confirm what’s allowed versus unacceptable use.
2. Use all the terms around it
Create a list of terms related to your primary term, and be sure to hit on those, too. For Koozies, this would be “beer,” “drink,” “keeping your drink cold,” and common uses such as “bachelorette party” and “wedding.” These help build context for search engines.
3. Use similar terms and break down phrases
Consider whether there are similar terms to the primary term, and be sure to use those, too. For Koozies, we could use “cozies” and “coolies.”
If your primary term is more than one word, use each individual word frequently. For nursing homes, we can discuss “nursing” care and use “home” throughout the page.
4. Use the term indirectly
This tactic involves referencing the term on the page, but not necessarily directly describing your product.
In the case of nursing homes, you could say “More than a nursing home” in a header, or “Looking for a nursing home in Ann Arbor?” in the page copy.
5. Incorporate the product that can’t be named onto the page
This was key for the Koozies situation. The non-Koozie® brand products couldn’t be called Koozies, but when we added a Koozie brand product alongside the best-selling non-Koozie brand products, suddenly we could call this category “Can Coolers & Koozies.”
The average person wouldn’t consider these separate products, but, officially, we did.
6. Get creative with anchor text
The text that links to your page can significantly influence how search engines understand it.
Consider where you can control the anchor text, and use your primary term in both off-site and internal linking.
7. Use the term in non-visible elements
Alt text is perfect for keyword placement for those terms that the industry frowns upon but that are publicly accepted. This avoids the text appearing on the page while still describing the product. I’d use caution with trademark terms when using this tactic to avoid misleading or violating trademark guidelines.
Don’t sleep on title tags. This might be the most important tactic: find a way to get your primary term in the title tag.
For those frowned-upon terms, this can be simple if you have approval to use the term in non-focal areas. Although the title tag is the first thing someone may see in the search results, it’s not necessarily visible on the page, making it a strong opportunity to balance the language of the searcher with your brand voice.
For trademarked products, this works well with tactic five. If possible, including the trademarked products on the named page allows you to put both the trademarked term and the generic term in the title tag.
8. Add definitions
Defining terms on your website is a great way to incorporate them and clarify the relationship between your offering and the common terms. Definition-focused content is great for SEO and AI visibility.
Make sure to seek legal counsel’s approval for any tactics around trademarked terms. They can help give you guidelines and rules for clarity.
Try all of these tips, or a combination of a few, to help your site start ranking for those coveted terms that you aren’t allowed to use. Gather the data, create a strategic approach, test, and refine.
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PRAGMATA, Capcom's long-awaited sci-fi action adventure, touches down on GeForce NOW the same day it launches worldwide. The futuristic journey through a cold lunar station in the near future can be streamed instantly from the cloud to almost any device, no console or heavy hardware needed. That's only the beginning. Five new titles join the cloud this week, expanding April's gaming galaxy with fresh adventures and endless possibilities. Plus, the GeForce NOW Ultimate membership comes to gamers in India for the first time, with the service now available in beta and operated by NVIDIA. Time to see what's landing on GeForce NOW.
A Mission Gone Wrong
PRAGMATA is Capcom's newest sci-fi action adventure that blends heart, high-tech and a hauntingly quiet world set in the near future. Step into the boots of Hugh Williams, an investigator navigating a lunar research station gone silent and Diana, a young android. Armed with an arsenal of weapons and the ability to hack, every corridor and console becomes part of a cinematic experience filled with tense exploration and fast-paced action. The story unfolds amid the cold vacuum of the moon after a massive quake hits the station researching Lunafilament - a material said to be able to create anything given enough data. Awake, injured and disoriented, Hugh crosses paths with Diana, the mysterious android girl known as a Pragmata. Now, they must work together as they face the rogue station on their way back to Earth.
The breakthrough addresses a critical structural failure known as delamination, where layers in fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials begin to separate over time. The new composite looks similar to traditional FRPs but is designed to be tougher, making it less prone to cracking or breaking.
It’s always painful to witness your shiny new iPhone 17 Pro Max endure excessive wear and tear, to the extent that becomes prominently damaged with visible bumps, scratches, and other blemishes that ruin the appearance of Apple’s latest and greatest flagship. Since the company switched to aluminum, it is more prone to damage, but one of its attributes is that with the right pair of hands, those marks can easily be removed. Owners are now seeking the help of experts who are restoring these devices to their factory condition, kind of like repairing damaged cars. With the right tools and expertise, […]
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DeepSmith is an end-to-end content production system that plans, researches, writes, and distributes high-quality articles for your site. A multi-agent pipeline handles deep research, briefs, long-form drafting, QA, and humanization, while built-in SEO/AEO structure, internal linking, and on-brand images come standard. Deep IQ stores your brand, products, personas, and voice so drafts match your context. Schedule work on a visual calendar, publish to WordPress or Webflow, and auto-repurpose posts for social and email.
The new opt-in feature is designed to mine devices for images that can be turned into postable collages and recaps, although it’s unclear whether anyone will use this.
The feature gives users embedded market information with real-time prices and is another step toward creating a fully functional banking experience in the app.
Scientists engineered balsa wood to absorb sunlight, store heat, and generate electricity in darkness using nanoscale materials and phase change technology.
SWPA is one of the most prestigious global photo contests, and the 2026 instalment attracted over 430,000 from more than 200 countries. Here are the 10 category winners
In light of the news that the Epic Games Store's free game giveaways have more or less failed to bring gamers onto the platform, comments from Alex Nichiporchik, the CEO of indie publisher tinyBuild, regarding the success of free game giveaways on Steam are all the more interesting. According to the publisher, a four-day free game giveaway of Graveyard Keeper on Steam has resulted in a substantial $250,000 in revenue and a massive spike in player counts.
Nichiporchik explained in a recent post on X that much of this revenue can be attributed to a rush of new fans of the game buying into the game's DLC library after getting their free copy of the resource management game. Since Graveyard Keeper was given away on April 9, the game has seen an expected increase in player counts, from around 1,000 peak concurrent daily players to over 46,000 at its peak. In addition to adding to the success of Graveyard Keeper, the giveaway also dramatically increased interest in the upcoming sequel, Graveyard Keeper 2, which Nichiporchik claims has now been added to over 450,000 wishlists on Steam. While Steam does not publish wishlist figures, the Steam Hub followers numbers tell a similar story, with the follower count of Graveyard Keeper 2 increasing from 9,817 on April 5 to 21,035 on April 16.
TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced consolidated revenue of NT$1,134.10 billion, net income of NT$572.48 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$22.08 (US$3.49 per ADR unit) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Year-over-year, first quarter revenue increased 35.1%, while net income and diluted EPS both increased 58.3%. Compared to fourth quarter 2025, first quarter results represented an 8.4% increase in revenue and a 13.2% increase in net income. All figures were prepared in accordance with TIFRS on a consolidated basis.
4A Games and Deep Silver just announced Metro 2039, the next installment in the post-apocalyptic first-person shooter, calling the game "the darkest Metro chapter yet." Metro 2039 follows Metro Exodus and returns to the tunnels of Moscow, where survivors of nuclear war eke out a living in the Metro tunnels. The narrative-driven single-player game will put players in the shoes of The Stranger, a new voiced protagonist, as he contends with life under the new totalitarian leader of Metro and all the risks that stem from that.
Metro 2039 promises a return to the claustrophobic atmosphere and the psychological horror that earned it its fan base. 4A has built Metro 2039 on its custom game engine, which the studio says is "purpose-built for the games we want to make." Although no release date has yet been attached to the game, Metro 2039 is slated to launch in winter 2026, suggesting a launch towards the end of the year. There is a Steam page for Metro 2039, where players can go to wishlist the game for more information closer to launch, but pricing, again, has not yet been revealed. It will launch for PC on Epic Games and Steam and on the Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 consoles. The Metro 2039 gameplay reveal trailer follows.
When it comes to value for money, Meta's Quest 3 VR headsets are a class apart, especially when compared with the stratospherically priced Apple Vision Pro headsets. Even so, the Quest 3 is about to succumb to the inevitable by increasing its prices in a matter of days amid memory-led cost pressures. And so, this might be the perfect time to grab one of these headsets. Meta is succumbing to the inevitable cost pressures: Grab the Quest 3 VR headset before its prices explode The Meta Quest 3 VR headset allows you to instantly turn any environment into a high-fidelity […]
The inevitable has come to pass as Apple’s MacBook Neo has experienced a major popularity surge to the point that the company cannot keep up with the voracious demand. While the technology firm has set up a robust supply chain to combat any demand problems, it’s also the case of Apple having to deal with its A18 Pro chipset supply issues, forcing delivery times on its online store to reach a long waiting period, where buyers will have to endure not being able to get their hands on a unit until May. With delivery times reaching up to three weeks, it’s […]
The Galaxies Spring 2026 Showcase is here, featuring a solid hour of game announcements and updates for upcoming games, including a few select world premieres to showcase the latest indie titles coming to PC and consoles. Just as we did with the recent Triple-I Initiative Showcase, this roundup will cover everything that was announced so you don't miss out on adding something to your wishlist or picking up any shadow drops. Some of the more notable reveals include the premiere of Mojo Party, a trivia party game from the people behind the Watch Mojo YouTube channel. The show also included […]
The 12.5kg gas cylinder-sized motor achieves 8 kW per kilogram with a fault-tolerant design, targeting hydrogen hybrid regional aircraft under Project AMBER.
Turtle Beach has unveiled the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II wireless gaming headset along with details on its auditory capabilities, release date, and pre-order availability.
Xbox’s April 2026 system update introduces per game Quick Resume controls, expanded Home customization, improved personalization, and new indicators for streaming and save data.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard Game from Vampire Survivors, the first-person, "turbo-turn" deck-builder game with roguelite elements from the developer of Vampire Survivors, has just received an official launch date, pricing, and an outrageous new trailer, to boot. According to the release date announcement on Steam, Vampire Crawlers will launch on April 21 at $9.99 (£9.99, €9.99, and ¥1200) on Nintendo Switch, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles.
Vampire Crawlers combines traditional deck-builder and card-battler mechanics with the fast-paced feel, somewhat akin to a boomer shooter. It is based on the same IP as Vampire Survivors and features much of the same visual style, just with a different POV and the obvious changes to the gameplay style. The spin-off features an incredibly low barrier to entry in terms of hardware, meaning it will be a good time-killer for Steam Deck players, and there are apparently mobile ports coming later in 2026. At launch, there will be no cross-platform save support, but the developer is planning to add the feature when the aforementioned mobile ports are ready. The release date trailer for Vampire Crawlers follows.
The new model, called π0.7, represents what the company describes as an early but meaningful step toward the long-sought goal of a general-purpose robot brain.
Europol coordinated an operation against for-hire distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) services, including the arrest of four people and the takedown of 53 domains.
A recently introduced Shinkansen high-speed train is set to add several exclusive private cabins over the next few months. According to a local report, these "private rooms" will include high-tech services designed to improve remote working conditions and internet performance. Travelers visiting Japan may also find the option appealing, although...
Despite rumors initially pointing to a reveal happening today, a new report from Insider-Gaming points to Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced getting its full reveal next week. But most importantly, the report claims that we have a release date to look forward to for the upcoming remake. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will reportedly launch on July 9, 2026. This comes after Ubisoft reportedly held a private presentation for content creators and select members of the press today, ahead of next week's full public reveal. It's unfortunate, of course, that today's reveal was seemingly postponed, but all signs are pointing […]
The debate over the use of generative AI tools for game development has raged across the industry for well over a year, and it doesn't seem to be letting up any time soon. As with anything related to AI, opinions are often polarized between those who want to take advantage of the new technology to improve games or simply to speed up the ever-growing development times, and others who are revolted at the mere idea of using it for any creative endeavor. In my most recent interview, Mitchell Patterson, CEO of backend developer Wolfjaw Studios, stressed that AI won't magically […]
All the way back in 2021, a former Ubisoft producer, Jade Raymond, and PlayStation Studios came together to form Haven Studios, a new team that was set to make a new multiplayer-focused game for PlayStation, which was revealed to be a new heist shooter, Fairgames, two years later in 2023. As we've continued to wait for any sign of Fairgames' release, Raymond left the studio, it was rumored to be cancelled at one point, and now, a new report claims it has pivoted to be a new kind of game in what is seemingly the hottest genre around: extraction shooters. […]
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Microsoft Advertising is rolling out a slate of updates aimed at making Performance Max campaigns easier to manage, measure, and migrate — especially for advertisers already using Google Ads.
Driving the news. Microsoft now lets advertisers import Google PMax campaigns that use new customer acquisition (NCA) goals, a feature that has been generally available in Microsoft since early this year.
The update is now live for all advertisers.
That means marketers can more easily port over campaigns designed to prioritize first-time buyers without rebuilding them from scratch.
What’s new. Microsoft says imported Google PMax campaigns with NCA goals will carry over if they don’t already exist in the advertiser’s account. Existing Microsoft NCA settings won’t be overwritten.
For audience lists:
Google website visitor segments will convert into Microsoft remarketing lists.
Google’s “all visitors” and “all converters” lists will map to Microsoft equivalents.
Unsupported lists, like Customer Match, will prompt advertisers to use fallback options.
Microsoft also says it takes a more conservative approach to “unknown” customers, classifying them as existing customers to avoid overcounting new customer conversions.
Why we care. This could make cross-platform campaign expansion faster and lower the friction of testing Microsoft’s PMax inventory removing the need of rebuilding campaigns from scratch. The added landing page reporting and search term visibility also give marketers better insight into what’s driving performance, which can help improve optimization and budget decisions.
More visbility for PMax. Microsoft is also adding landing page (Final URL) reporting for PMax campaigns. Advertisers can now see spend, clicks, impressions, conversion value, and ROAS by landing page.
They can also segment by campaign, asset group, and other dimensions.
Microsoft also said search term reporting is becoming more visible by default, with more transparency updates — including auction insights and added publisher URL metrics — planned later.
Other key updates:
Seasonality adjustments now support portfolio bid strategies, expanding a tool advertisers use for short-term events like promotions.
Campaign name limits are increasing from 128 to 400 characters, helping agencies and enterprise teams manage naming conventions at scale.
Autogenerated assets are expanding to underbuilt Responsive Search Ads to improve ad relevance and performance.
Merchant Center users can now update store names and domains directly without contacting support.
The bottom line. These updates make it easier to scale across platforms, save time on campaign setup, and get better visibility into what’s actually driving performance — giving advertisers more control over both efficiency and results.
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of an active malicious campaign that's targeting the workforce in the Czech Republic with a previously undocumented botnet dubbed PowMix since at least December 2025.
"PowMix employs randomized command-and-control (C2) beaconing intervals, rather than persistent connection to the C2 server, to evade the network signature detections," Cisco Talos
Metro’s particular style of post-apocalyptic bleakness and misery is back with Metro 2039, and I’ve already reinstalled Metro Exodus to get in the mood.
Krieger's departure and any forthcoming design tools will be another data point for investors who fear the SaaSpocalypse — that the largest AI labs will come to dominate software businesses, a thesis that has rocked public markets at times this year.
Metro remains one of the best and most immersive shooter franchises of its era, and Metro 2039 looks to absolutely continue that tradition. 4A games offers us our first glimpse in partnership with Xbox.
Lord of Hatred is spoiling its own secrets. Why I think Blizzard’s marketing risks killing the hype for it's own expansion by revealing too much story content.
Sihoo, a global leader in ergonomic furniture dedicated to using advanced technology to provide high-quality seating solutions, is set to launch the Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 in April, a major evolution of its ergonomic chair series designed for modern professionals, gamers, and home office users. Positioned as "The First Full-Body Dynamic Ergonomic Chair," the Doro C300 Pro V2 delivers real-time, full-body dynamic support rather than static, one-position ergonomics.
Traditional ergonomic chairs are built around fixed support points that work only when the user remains still. The Doro C300 Pro V2 instead uses a DynaCore System for full-body dynamic support and a SyncroFlex System for personalized fit and dynamic tracking, so the chair responds the moment the body moves. As the official brief describes it, the Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 "tracks your body's movements in real time, evolving support from fixed points to full-body coordination," redefining ergonomics from "chairs adapting to a standard body" to "chairs actively conforming to you."
PLAION REPLAI, a leading global publisher and developer of retro video games and consoles announced today the return of a legend, with the NEOGEO AES+ (Advanced Entertainment System) returning to homes ready for Holiday 2026. With pre-orders opening today, and the launch date set as 12th November 2026, the NEOGEO AES+ has been produced in collaboration with SNK, the producers of the original hardware.
Celebrating 35 years of arcade perfection, the iconic NEOGEO AES stood as a beacon of excellence, with the 24-bit luxury super console a world apart from rival 16-bit systems, designed for gaming connoisseurs who refused to accept compromised homeports of arcade classics. With each title representing a 1:1 direct replica of the original arcade board used on SNK's MVS (Multi-Video System), NEOGEO cartridges would differ significantly from traditional console games typically shipped on a 4 Mb or 8 Mb cartridge, with the largest NEOGEO game weighing in at an incredible 708 Mb, and games which exceeded 100 Mb in size giving birth to the infamous '100Mega Shock' moniker.
PROMISE Technology, a global leader in high-performance storage for media and entertainment, will showcase next-generation Thunderbolt 5 solutions and AI-optimized platforms at NAB Show 2026.
"The Pegasus line has evolved with each generation of Thunderbolt to become a flagship storage system for PROMISE and a well-established brand within the creator community." said Alice Chang, Chief Marketing Officer for PROMISE. "As M&E production technology evolves, we continue to keep pace, not only with Thunderbolt but also with the leaps in performance required for AI optimized storage systems."
Intel has officially unveiled its "Wildcat Lake" Core 300 series of processors for the entry-level PC segment. These CPUs are designed for value-oriented buyers looking for good CPU performance and basic GPU output in small form-factor commercial and edge AI PCs. Officially rated at 40 TOPS, these processors are capable of Copilot+ AI PC certification, meaning Intel has managed to provide basic local AI processing functionality to entry-level buyers. As part of the Core 300 series non-Ultra family, Intel's main selling point is all-day battery life in laptops with local AI processing. There are three segments, each featuring a hybrid core configuration, pairing two "Cougar Cove" P-cores with four LPE "Darkmont" cores.
The actual SoC package integrates two dies. The first and most important one, built on the 18A internal Intel node, features a 6-core CPU configuration, NPU 5 with 40 TOPS of INT8 data, Xe display and media engine, and a GPU that includes up to two Xe3 cores. This die also contains the memory controller and cache pool, supporting LPDDR5X memory running at 7,467 MT/s or up to 6,400 MT/s for DDR5. The memory-side cache includes 4 MB to help tasks "buffer" into this cache before and after accessing memory. Intel dedicates the second die to I/O handling, as the platform supports 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, two Thunderbolt 4 connections, two USB 3.2 connectors, and up to eight USB 2.0 connectors. For Wi-Fi, there is the Wi-Fi 7 standard, and Intel also includes Bluetooth 6.0.
The EXLink MB409A5 adapter card is designed to bridge PCIe Gen 5 x8 slots that support lane bifurcation with next-generation MCIO 8i (SFF-TA-1016) connectivity, delivering up to 256 Gbps of total bandwidth for high-speed NVMe signal transmission in advanced storage applications. By integrating a PCIe redriver and optimized signal conditioning, the MB409A5 allows system designers and integrators to deploy MCIO-based NVMe solutions with greater flexibility, even in platforms requiring longer trace lengths or cable connections.
Designed for Flexible PCIe Gen 5 Architecture
With a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, the MB409A5 is designed to work with motherboards that support lane bifurcation (x4 / x4). When enabled, this allows the PCIe x8 interface to be split into two independent x4 NVMe links through MCIO connectivity, supporting up to two NVMe SSDs via compatible cabling.
Take flash-based memory cards, for example. Building on data from a PCWorld investigation, Tom's Hardware recently found that memory card and USB drive prices have increased by an average of 123% compared to last year. And that's just the median – in one extreme example, a 256GB Lexar Blue microSDXC...
Alexander Hagenah previously exposed issues affecting Windows Recall with his TotalRecall tool, prompting Microsoft to redesign the feature around stronger architectural principles. Now, the security researcher is once again highlighting Recall's weaknesses with TotalRecall Reloaded. The updated tool can reportedly bypass protections in Recall and access private user data stored...
If you were waiting to buy the flagship AMD Zen 5 X3D chip, you can pre-order it before it launches officially. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Listed On Amazon for $999; Newegg Lists it As Well, but No Pre-Order Option At $899 official MSRP, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 was already too expensive, but at $999, the Dual Edition has become the most expensive mainstream CPU in the current generation. After revealing the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, AMD announced that it's going to see a retail launch on April 22, which is roughly six days away from now. The […]
All of Apple’s notebook competitors have been raising the prices of their products left, right, and center, leaving the Cupertino giant’s MacBook series the only viable option if exceptional value is what you’re searching for. Who would have thought that in the year 2026, Apple would become the only brand in the world whose portable Macs are the only sane alternative to purchase? What’s even better is that the M5 MacBook Air prices aren’t just stabilized, but some 13-inch and 15-inch configurations are available for $150 off on Amazon, meaning that from just $949, you can become the proud owner of […]
TSMC, in its Q1 2026 earnings call, talked a bit about Intel as a competitor in the foundry business while stating the benefits of its A14 process node. TSMC Posts Record Revenues But Acknowledges Its Competitors & Their Respective Technologies Good For The Industry For Q1 FY26, TSMC is reporting a revenue of $35.9 billion, up 6.4% Q-Q. During the earnings call, TSMC's Chairman and CEO, C.C. Wei, highlighted the company's current foundry ventures, updates on upcoming nodes, and also stated what he thinks about the competition & the situation regarding the current supply chain. Starting first with Intel, and […]
NVIDIA has pushed the latest drivers to get players ready for Pragmata, the latest third-person action game from Capcom which is set to release tomorrow, April 17, 2026. The new drivers help players with all tiers of NVIDIA gear, though anyone sporting the latest RTX 50 Series graphics cards will undoubtedly have the best experience as they can take full advantage of the game's support of DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation and DLSS Ray Reconstruction. With path-tracing and DLSS 4 both on, players with that high-end hardware can hit upwards of 200 FPS according to NVIDIA. It's also worth […]
Apple silicon has truly come of age, and if any skeptic still requires an incontrovertible proof, look no further than the performance cores within the new M5 Pro chips, which are now going toe-to-toe with similar cores within Intel's Panther Lake chips, but at a fraction of their overall power draw. The SPEC integer rate metric shows the Apple M5 Pro chip's performance cores go toe-to-toe with similar cores within Intel's Panther Lake chips, while being incredibly efficient For the benefit of those who might not be aware, Apple introduced a new fusion architecture with its M5 Pro and M5 […]
The next entry in 4A Games' Metro franchise, Metro 2039, was fully unveiled today by the development team during a dedicated streaming event. It will be released this Winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox app). First and foremost, it won't be an open world game, unlike Metro Exodus, which featured semi-open world environments. 4A Games is returning to a handcrafted experience that focuses mainly on Moscow's tunnels. Another significant change is that Artyom, the protagonist of the first three games, has been replaced by the so-called Stranger. This is perhaps not so surprising to those […]
We analyze the approaches of PsiQuantum and Xanadu, who are each developing their own approaches to quantum photonic communications, with a vision that extends beyond 2029.
ChatGPT citations favor pages that rank well, match the query in their headings, and stay tightly focused, according to an AirOps study of 16,851 queries. The top retrieval result was cited 58% of the time, and pages that answered the main query more narrowly outperformed broader, more comprehensive guides.
Why we care. This study clarifies how to earn ChatGPT citations: win retrieval, mirror the query in your headings, and answer one question extremely well. In this study, that mattered more than breadth.
The findings. Retrieval rank was the strongest signal. Pages in the top search position were cited 58.4% of the time, versus 14.2% for pages in position 10.
Heading relevance was the strongest on-page factor. Pages with the strongest heading-query match were cited 41.0% of the time, compared with roughly 30% for weaker matches.
Focused pages also beat comprehensive ones. Pages that answered the main query more narrowly outperformed broader, more comprehensive guides, undercutting the usual “ultimate guide” approach.
What drove ChatGPT citations. In this study, pages that won citations usually ranked well, used headings that closely matched the query, and stayed focused on answering it.
Structure helped, but only slightly: Pages with JSON-LD markup posted a 38.5% citation rate versus 32.0% for pages without it, and articles with 4 to 10 subheadings performed best.
Beyond a certain point, length hurt performance: Pages between 500 and 2,000 words performed best, but pages longer than 5,000 words were cited less often than pages under 500 words.
Freshness helps, up to a point. Pages published 30 to 89 days earlier performed best, while pages newer than 30 days performed worse. This suggests new content may need time to build retrieval signals.
Pages more than 2 years old were cited less often, which suggests that content refreshes could help if you’re already ranking for the right queries.
About the data. AirOps said it scraped ChatGPT’s interface, not the API, and analyzed 50,553 responses generated from 16,851 unique queries run three times each. The dataset included 353,799 pages and more than 1.5 million fan-out detail rows across 10 verticals and four query types.
Google announced Chrome updates that let searchers use AI Mode in a more engaging, deeper way. Chrome lets you do it all without switching tabs and potentially losing your place.
What’s new. Chrome added three new features:
Search side-by-side: In AI Mode on Chrome desktop, clicking a link opens the webpage next to AI Mode. That makes it easier to visit relevant sites, compare details, and ask follow-up questions without losing the context of your search. Here’s what it looks like:
Search across your tabs: On Chrome desktop or mobile, you can tap the new “plus” menu on the New Tab page, or the existing plus menu in AI Mode, to add recent tabs to your search. That lets AI Mode deliver more tailored responses and suggest more sites to explore.
Multi-input and easy tool access: You can also mix and match multiple tabs, images, or files like PDFs and bring that context into AI Mode. Tools like Canvas and image creation are also available wherever you see the new plus menu in Chrome.
Why we care. These new Chrome-specific features for U.S. users unlock more AI Mode capabilities. Again, they’re limited to Chrome users for now, but they show the direction Google is taking AI Mode.
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