Intel Foundry seems to be on a roll, as the company has reportedly increased its semiconductor tool orders by 50% compared to last year. This is a significant expansion, especially considering that Intel currently has no official new clients for its Foundry business. It's an exciting development, suggesting that Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, wouldn't invest in significantly expanding its foundry capacity without concrete deals in sight. Last week, UBS Group noted that new foundry commitments are expected this fall, and we can see the supply chain starting to ramp up to accommodate new customers. According to Anue media, many firms in semiconductor manufacturing are expected to be part of this ramp-up. The most well-known is ASML, but there are countless suppliers involved in both front-end and back-end foundry work. This includes companies like KINK Company, which provides inspection, laser processing, and other tools, as well as firms like E&R Engineering, which supplies diamond disks to flatten wafer surfaces.
In reality, semiconductor plants are much more complex than just acquiring EUV machines. Intel is already a major ASML customer for High-NA EUV scanners, which are boosting Intel's expansion for the 14A node. However, many additional tools for chemical treatment, inspection, metrology, and other processes are also needed for Intel to manufacture its 18A, 18A-P, and 18A-PT nodes, while also ramping up the 14A node.
Microsoft has just announced a new ID@Xbox showcase for April 23, 2026, where it will show off a number of new indie games coming to Xbox in the near future. The event starts on April 23 at 5 PM GMT (10 AM PT, 1 PM ET), and it will be presented live on the IGN YouTube channel, as well on Twitch, X, and on IGN's various sister sites. The announcement was confirmed by IGN, who is again partnering with Xbox for the event.
The confirmed ID@Xbox Showcase line-up includes Aphelion, Mistfall Hunter, Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive, and There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, among others. Previous years' ID@Xbox events saw showcases from some of the more interesting indie games from recent years, including Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Invincible VS, Hollow Knight Silksong. This year may also feature release date announcements for games that were previously shown off at other ID@Xbox events, like Awaysis, Darkwood 2, Don't Fret, and Ungodly.
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The 128GB Pixel 10 is down to $549, its lowest recorded price so far. It offers Google's latest Tensor chip, a 120Hz OLED display, and long-term software support, making it a competitive option in the mainstream segment.
Despite Starfield's arrival on PS5 landing directly in the middle of the pack when it comes to sales numbers compared to other recent ports of Xbox-published games to PlayStation, its sales were enough to bring the game back to the top of the United States sales charts. Its weekly sales charts, that is. Circana executive director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella reported that for the week ending on April 11, 2026, which was the week during which Starfield arrived on PS5, it was the best-selling game in the US for the weekly sales charts. Not only did the [β¦]
AMD seems to be preparing its own Multi Frame-Generation "MFG" technology for FSR, as hinted at in the newest additions to the FidelityFX SDK. Soon, All Three GPU Vendors Will Have MFG "Multi-Frame Generation" Support As AMD's FSR Suite Sees A New Addition AMD's FSR Redstone is the latest technology suite for Radeon GPUs. The new update brought several updates, including updated upscaling, updated frame-gen, & Ray Regeneration support, all of which leverage AI and Machine Learning for better performance and visuals. But there's one area that AMD has so far lagged, and that's Multi-Frame Generation of MFG. With MFG, [β¦]
After it was first rumored to get its full reveal last week, only for a new set of rumors to push the reveal to this week, today Ubisoft finally came out and confirmed that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will get its full reveal this week in just two days time on April 23, 2026, with a full premiere on YouTube. The company also acknowledged that the remake has long been the video game industry's biggest open secret, and in a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) account announcing the premiere, a short teaser opened by calling it "Gaming's [β¦]
We take a brief look at FEX, the translation layer that allows PC games to run on ARM64 devices, such as Android Tablets. While the results are promising, it still has a long way to go.
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Convo connects with Zoom, Meet, Teams, Slack, and Webex, and uses your docs, Slack channels, and past meetings for context. It supports macOS and Windows, offers org-wide search, and integrates with 5,000+ apps via Zapier, Make, and a public API.
Google is experimenting with video ads inside the local pack, signaling a shift toward more immersive, visual formats in location-based search.
Driving the news. The test was spotted by Anthony Higman, who shared that Google is integrating βimmersive map view videosβ into PPC ads tied to local results.
These video ads appear within the local pack β the map-based listings that show businesses near a userβs search.
Whatβs new. Instead of static listings or text-based ads, some advertisers may now have the option to surface video content directly in local search results.
The feature appears tied to settings within Google Adsβ Location Manager.
It may be enabled through a pre-opted setting in the shared library.
The format blends paid ads with Google Maps-style immersive experiences.
Why we care. This update could significantly increase visibility and engagement in high-intent local searches. Video ads in the local pack offer a new way to stand out and showcase locations, products, or services more effectively than static listings. This could also mean advertisers needing to start investing in video creative to stay competitive local listings.
Yes, but. The feature appears to be in early testing, and itβs unclear how widely itβs available or how performance compares to traditional local ads.
Thereβs also the question of creative requirements, as video production adds complexity for advertisers.
The bottom line. Google is bringing video into one of its most intent-driven surfaces β local search β as it looks to make ads more immersive and engaging.
First spotted. This update was spotted by Adsquire founder Anthony Higman who shared spotting the new local listing ad type on LinkedIn.
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Studio Far Far Games and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment are thrilled to announce that Bylina, their isometric action-adventure rooted in Slavic folklore, is now available on Steam. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions will launch later in 2026.
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Every digital PR (DPR) teamβs been there: New data drops and the team huddles while someone stares at a blank Google doc spiraling over angles and journalist targets. Eventually, a pitch limps out the door just in time to hit βSendβ before end of day.
The pitch then lands in a top-tier publication, everyone celebrates, and the next month the whole team does the exact same thing over again, like it never happened.
But hereβs the thing nobody talks about: That winning pitch is a valuable asset, and most teams will just leave it sitting in their sent folder collecting virtual dust.
Whether it was a data study, a product launch, or an expert quote, that pitch is a template. And with AI, you can clone its DNA onto every new campaign rather than reinventing the wheel every single time.
By the numbers
The stakes for getting this right have never been higher. About 46% of journalists receive six or more pitches every single workday, and of those, 49% seldom or never respond to a pitch, per Muck Rackβs State of Journalism report.Β
Pitch volume keeps climbing while relevance drops, with 47% of journalists saying they seldom or never receive pitches relevant to what they cover, Cisionβs 2025 State of the Media Report found.
The volume problem is real, and AI is making it worse by enabling everyone to quickly and easily generate pitches. This means journalist inboxes are quickly filling up with content that sounds more generic than ever.Β
So how do you get your pitches in front of as many journalists as possible while actually getting noticed? The answer is deceptively simple: Rather than blindly scaling your pitch generation, scale what you already know lands.
I call it the βDPR duplication method,β and the idea behind it is simple: rinse, reuse, repeat.
The process is straightforward. You take a pitch that generated coverage previously, determine exactly what made it work structurally, and then use AI to replicate that structure for your next campaign rather than prompting from a blank slate.
It works across pitch types, too, which is the part I love most about it. Data studies, product launches, expert quotes, reactive commentary β it doesnβt matter. If the structure worked once, it can work again, and if it worked 10 times, it can work 20.
One of my favorite pitches to use with this method is one I sent to an editor at PR Daily, and the subject line read: βYour basset hound is the cutest [New SEO study for PR Daily].β
The pitch was built around a data study on YouTube thumbnail performance, with findings that were specific, visual, and easy for a journalist to turn into a standalone story without much heavy lifting on their end. It landed. Same-day response.
Anatomy of a winning pitch: What made it work?
So why did it work? There are four reasons, and you can replicate every single one:
The subject line led with a personal connection before it ever mentioned the pitch, directly referencing the editorβs dog before dropping the study hook in brackets. This made it impossible to ignore because initially it didnβt feel like a pitch. Instead, it felt like a personal message from someone who actually knew them.
The opening hook built rapport before it built a case, acknowledging their pet and sharing something personal before naturally transitioning into the actual reason for the email. By the time the data showed up, they were already reading and receptive.
The stat sequencing moved from the broadest behavioral finding down to the most specific and visual. This gave them multiple angles to work with, depending on what their audience needed most. It didnβt force them to figure out the story themselves. Plus, it was also about a topic they were already covering.
The CTA was framed entirely around their readers and not around my study or client. It asked whether their audience of growing businesses interested in videography would benefit from the findings. The CTA wasnβt simply, βWould you like to cover this?β Instead, it was, βWould your readers benefit?β Thatβs a very different ask, and journalists immediately feel the difference.
Steal the structure: Prompt by prompt
Donβt describe your best pitch to the AI. Instead, give it the pitch by pasting in the full text. Then, ask it to mirror the specific parts that made the pitch work rather than having it write something new from scratch.
Hereβs how that looks using a hypothetical campaign. Say you are pitching a new survey for a financial wellness company that shows one in three Americans have skipped a doctorβs appointment in the last year because of cost. This is strong data with a clear emotional hook that a lot of journalists covering personal finance or healthcare would care about.
You need to pitch it, and you need it to land. So you open the PR Daily pitch above, and you use it as your blueprint, duplicating each component that made it work for the new campaign.
Duplicate the subject line
That PR Daily subject line worked because it opened with something personal to the journalist before it ever mentioned the study, and you want that same energy in every new pitch you send:
βCreate seven headlines with each provided stat. For example: [paste your winning subject line format].β
βMake this subject line more focused on [new topic]: [paste winning subject line].β
βMake this subject line more newsworthy based on the articles I provided: [paste current subject line draft].β
βMake this statistic into a newsworthy headline: [paste stat].β
βMake this headline more personal to a journalist covering [beat]: [paste headline].β
Duplicate the opening hook
The opening worked because it felt human before it felt like a pitch, and injecting that same warmth and specificity into a new campaign is as simple as showing the AI exactly what you mean rather than trying to describe it:
βLove this opening. Make the new opening mimic more of this: [paste opening from winning pitch].β
βHere is some trending news. Highlight this in the opening hook: [paste URL].β
βMake this opening more [inflation/healthcare/financially] focused: [paste current opening].β
βHere is another example of what is happening right now. Letβs incorporate it: [paste URL].β
βMake this intro feel more like a journalist would write it and less like a press release: [paste current intro].β
The stats in the PR Daily pitch moved from the broadest finding down to the most specific and surprising, which handed the journalist a ready-made narrative she could work with instead of a list of numbers she had to interpret herself:
βHere are my key statistics: [paste stats]. Make the stats mimic this verbiage: [paste stat section from winning pitch].β
βMake this statistic more clear and newsworthy but not misleading: [paste stat].β
βRewrite these stats so they flow like a story, starting broad and getting more specific: [paste stats].β
βMake these stats feel more conversational and less like a press release: [paste stats].β
Duplicate the CTA
The CTA worked because it put the journalistβs readers at the center of the ask rather than the study or the client, and that shift in framing is something you want to carry into every pitch you send:
βMake the CTA more like this: [paste CTA from winning pitch]. New topic is [insert topic].β
βMake this CTA more [topic] focused: [paste current CTA].β
βRewrite this CTA so it leads with what the journalistβs readers will get, and not what we want covered: [paste current CTA].β
βMake this feel less salesy and more like a genuine offer: [paste current CTA].β
Duplicate the follow-up
The follow-up gets the exact same treatment, because there is a version of your best follow-up already sitting in your sent folder. You should be using this winning follow-up as the model every time instead of writing a new one:
βMimic this follow-up and add the link [paste URL]: [paste your winning follow-up].β
βMention [insert trend] from [insert article] in this follow-up: [paste follow-up].β
βRewrite this follow-up so that it leads with a new stat we did not include in the original pitch: [paste follow-up and new stat].β
βMake this follow-up shorter and punchier while keeping the same structure: [paste follow-up].β
Every component has a proven version already sitting in your sent folder, so use it. Re-prompting with the actual text of the original rather than describing it will consistently yield more faithful results, as the AI wonβt need to guess at your voice. Instead, it has a blueprint.
You can duplicate anything
Ask yourself what is preventing your current pitches from landing. The first answer that comes to mind probably isnβt the lack of a new AI tool. Rather, itβs likely a structural ingredient from something that already worked and that you stopped using the moment it landed coverage.
The DPR duplication method can apply to every part of your outreach (e.g., headlines, pitch intros, stat formatting, CTAs, sign-offs, and follow-ups). Every single component can be duplicated and evolved from a version that has already proven its effectiveness.Β
I know what you might be thinking at this point: Wonβt pitches start to sound the same if they all pull from the same structure? The answer is no, because the structure is yours, built from your wins, your voice, and your relationship with a specific editor about her specific dog. Nobody else has that blueprint.
Here are some questions worth considering before your next campaign:
What group of stats did you love from a past pitch, and how can you use them as a formatting model for new data?
What pitch generated an outsized amount of press, and what was the structural reason it actually worked?
What headlines received responses from journalists, and what was the pattern that made them land?
What in your past experience can be enhanced with AI rather than replaced by it?
Using AI doesnβt require sacrificing the secret sauce of what generates press β because the strategy is still yours. AI just helps you execute it faster and more consistently without losing the specific ingredients that made your best work actually work.
Open the pitch that generated your best coverage in the last 12 months, whether it was a data study, product launch, or expert quote pitch. Identify the things that made it work, including the subject line, opening hook, stat or story sequence, and the CTA. Notice what made each one feel specific, human, and impossible to ignore.
Then prompt AI to duplicate each component individually using that pitch as the model. Add current news context where it fits, combine everything, refine as needed, and duplicate the follow-up, too.
In 2026, news SEO content performance isnβt just defined by page views and clicks β brand awareness is taking center stage. With the emergence of multimodal search, digital editorial strategy is no longer just about the first page of Google. You have to meet readers anywhere and everywhere they consume content.Β
Amid this industry shift, AI platforms are an increasingly important traffic source for publishers to consider. If publishers want to remain relevant, itβs critical to find ways to play ball with Google AI Overviews, chatbots, voice assistants, and other emerging technologies.Β
Fortunately, utility news content is a key deliverable that can connect with audience needs across platforms throughout a variety of breaking news and evergreen windows.Β
What is utility news content?Β
Utility news content is service journalism thatβs specifically crafted to provide simple and straightforward answers to topline questions. The recent rise of answer engine optimization (AEO) is driven by a similar methodology.Β
Service journalism encourages readers to contemplate:
What does this topic mean?
Why does this angle connect with my interests and needs?Β
How can I apply this information to my life?Β
When constructing a utility content strategy, we must remember: Simple isnβt stupid. Donβt overcomplicate the process. Listen to the needs of your audience and let those signals guide you to the right places.Β
In terms of execution, the βset it and forget itβ days of evergreen content are fading in favor of more proactive audience engagement strategies.Β
To maximize the impact of utility news content, itβs essential to:
Map out evergreen targets in advance with trend forecasting around seasonal events and recurring search patterns.
Track the breaking news cycle closely to pinpoint new areas of opportunity.
Refresh existing explainers when corresponding breakout queries arise.
Create new utility posts when content gaps exist.
Recirculate related resources across appropriate platforms in timely windows.
Track article performance to assess overall impact and share key takeaways with editorial stakeholders.
Consolidate related articles in a streamlined content library for easy access and regular review.
What are traditional utility news content examples?Β
These helpful guides show that simple and straightforward content can serve reader needs by breaking news within a crucial window of time, zoning in on evergreen themes of interest, and connecting with seasonal tentpole event calendars.Β
During my tenure as SEO Director at ESPN from 2022-2026, I spearheaded a utility content initiative that prioritized fan-forward queries throughout a variety of game and event windows. In managing that workflow, I picked up helpful dos and donβts for making utility content shine within a newsroom.Β
These examples demonstrate why utility news content can resonate in AI modules if you have a proper editorial strategy in place.
Create content that can maintain relevance throughout long-term event cycles
When the Indiana Pacers started trending for the βNBA teams that have never won an NBA championshipβ theme at the end of the 2025-26 NBA season, updating this evergreen piece of content to maintain accuracy secured consistent AI Overview placement through to the championship.Β
Answer breaking news questions with evergreen resourcesΒ
Following his unexpected passing in July 2025, Hulk Hoganβs wrestling titles were a major search topic that translated well into this breakout explainer. Its evergreen potential can resonate with audiences beyond the initial post-demise trending window.Β
Create evergreen lists in advance that can spike off of breaking news
Recirculate guides that can benefit from frequent updates
With LeBron and Bronny James frequently in the news, this fun evergreen take reflects their evolving stats and provides a related link to feature complementary content.Β
With the rise of zero-click search, some concerns have been raised about investing in service journalism when related SERP modules regularly snatch up topline shelf space in time-sensitive windows.Β
Though declining click-through rates are alarming, service journalism isnβt only about traffic. Publishers have a duty to showcase legitimate sourcing and provide accurate information that serves audience needs across top platforms.Β
Among many recent studies, Ahrefs presented new data in December 2025 that showed how easy it is for LLMs to get confused and present inaccurate information to users. Google AI Overviews can also sometimes produce βpredictionsβ that share outcomes on events that havenβt happened yet.Β
Inaccuracies are especially concerning in breaking news windows, which AI Overviews have been increasingly staking their claim on (as noted by Glenn Gabe).Β
Additionally, innocent online interactions can quickly turn dangerous, which The Guardian emphasized in a 2025 investigation that uncovered how Googleβs AI Overviews gave βvery dangerous mental health adviceβ to billions of searchers.
Though visibility challenges are frustrating, we canβt sit idly by and let the general public be led astray when seeking timely information. In 2026 (and beyond), AI-friendly utility news content is still worth championing in your newsroom.Β Β
How can publishers pinpoint the best topics for utility news content?Β
An ideal utility content workflow should function under a healthy combination of breaking news reaction and evergreen trend forecasting.Β
A variety of tools and interfaces can help publishers during the ideation process:
Google Trends
βTrending nowβ section
Toggle upper navigational features to explore trends within different regions, date ranges, and content categories.
βPast 4 hoursβ is ideal for breaking news brainstorming.Β Β
Use βSearch volumeβ and βStartedβ filters alongside search interest activity chart to gauge the timing and format of potential pieces.
Older trends can be repurposed past the breaking news window in the form of timelines and βbigger pictureβ explainers.
Sift through the βTrend breakdownβ section for angles of interest that could translate into breakout explainers.Β
Tap into the βIn the newsβ section for brand performance validation and competitor intel.Β
Standalone topic searches
Discover trending questions, people, places, events, and things in βRising queriesβ section.
Determine essential phrases to target in headlines and subheadlines with the βTop queriesβ section.Β
Conduct localized research with the βInterest by subregionβ module in βClassic Exploreβ view.Β
Use the comparison bar to narrow down potential topics of interest for breakout articles and establish the most search-friendly phrasing for headlines.Β
Experiment with βYouTube,β βNews,β and βImageβ search filters to assess how searches on topics of interest may vary by platform.Β
Regularly share related insights with external departments that can incorporate search-friendly angles into their workflows and deliverables (e.g., The video team with βYouTubeβ search, the photo team with βImageβ search).
Use βPast hourβ filter during breaking news windows to assess urgent audience queries and predict where search behavior may be going next.Β
Use βPast 5 yearsβ and β2004-presentβ filters to identify seasonal audience trends that can positively influence year-over-year content planning and βall-time highsβ in search interest
When do search interest spikes occur every single year?Β
What content can you refresh on an annual basis to capitalize on cyclical audience behavior?Β
How should you stagger your content rollout during a recurring event window?Β Β
Experiment with the βSuggest search termsβ Gemini feature for supplementary content research (Note: If you use AI tools in a prominent way during the content creation process, itβs important to be transparent with your audience and include a corresponding disclosure statement within the final deliverable).
Curated pages (ad hoc basis)Β
Zone in on trending takeaways around tentpole events with mass interest.
Regularly check the Google Trends homepage for featured modules around elections, sporting events, awards shows, etc.Β Β
Curated newsletter (typically Monday-Friday)Β
Take the guesswork out of daily Google Trends analysis.
Receive top trends, breakout queries, data visualizations, and interesting stats from industry experts that can be applied to breakout articles.Β Β
Sign up on the Google Trends homepage.Β
Competitor research throughout all modules
Gauge where youβre winning and pick up on lingering content gaps where other publishers may have an edge.Β
Google News
Explore primary topics of interest in the βTop storiesβ homepage section.
Dig into upper navigational bar content categories based off of newsroom beats.
Discover regional opportunities in the βLocalβ section.
Access the platform regularly to receive a curated selection of articles in the βFor youβ section based off of your personal user behavior and interests.Β
βFollowβ searches that would benefit from regular monitoring to streamline the daily research process. Press the star button on the upper right-hand side of an individual search to save topic to your βFollowingβ section.
Utilize standalone topic searches for targeted content ideation.Β
Explore standalone source searches for validating brand performance and conducting competitor research.
People Also Ask
Converse with βAI Modeβ to uncover topic clusters that extend beyond your initial search.Β
Semrush
Pinpoint high-volume Q&A angles that maintain long-term relevance in seasonal windows.Β
Alternative search platforms
Identify trends that can spark content with compatibility across a variety of formats, including articles, videos, and social posts:
Google Autocomplete: Ideal for research on high-intent long-tail keywords.Β Β
YouTube search bar: Ideal with topics that can be enhanced by strong visuals and/or a video walk-through approach.
TikTok search bar: Ideal for targeting younger demographics.Β
How should utility news content be constructed for success on AI platforms?Β Β
Once the brainstorming process is complete, search strategists need to adopt the right techniques to make sure that corresponding content serves utility needs.Β
Utility news content can be structured to be more βAI-friendly,β so to speak. Specifically, LLMs are more likely to cite content that contains:Β
Simple and straightforward formatting
FAQ styling
Easily extractable answersΒ
Fresh updates
Objective stats that lean into substanceΒ Β
Include AI-friendly tactics like bullet point lists, numbered steps, tables, keyword-targeted subheadings, and snackable paragraphs to better position your content for LLMs.
Donβt bury the leadΒ
Answer the most search-friendly questions in the top half of the article using the five journalism staples: Who, what, where, when, why, how?Β
Break out the buzziest angles from live blogs, rolling roundups, and extensive features into standalone articles. Quick-hit explainers and deep dive analyses can cover the same general topic and serve different audiences.Β
Important themes can get lost in bigger pieces and fail to surface in related external searches, whereas separate articles with targeted headlines can increase search potential.Β
Highlight E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness)
Promote need-to-know information that can appeal to the masses while elevating the unique value your brand can offer:
Quotes from brand experts.
In-house data.
Original reporting.
Regional angles.Β Β
Historical context.
Be sure to create author pages to consolidate content from in-house experts, make articles more discoverable, and encourage ongoing followership.
Utilize timestamps to your advantageΒ
Implement a βLast updatedβ marker to produce the freshest search signal possible to readers and crawlers. Refresh articles with new and noticeable updates, such asΒ content, headlines, photos, videos,Β and links.
Tweak and recirculate content across a variety of related news windows to get articles back into feeds and provide readers with related context. Small-scale updates can build up to substantial traffic and AI Overview placements throughout a calendar year.Β
You should also be adding new links to supplementary stories as news cycles evolve. These updated links send a fresh signal to Google, provide essential context to readers, and reinforce your E-E-A-T on top priority topics for your brand. Create short, concise titles and headlines that prioritize search-friendly entities
When crafting headlines, avoid conversational fluff (including quotes, which are better utilized elsewhere) and instead zone in on people, places, events, etc.Β
Try to keep your headlines within 60 characters or less to stay on the safe side with Googleβs roulette of SERP formatting. Google is increasingly randomizing the appearance of search results with the influx of multimodal sources flooding the scene.
For instance, βTop storiesβ carousels have been disappearing on more newsy searches, which can shift SERPs back to their traditional title tag structure (which can sometimes cut off titles and headlines at less than 60 characters) vs. a headline structure (which tends to have more wiggle room with character count).Β
Though frontloading keywords isnβt a requirement in titles and headlines (variety and readability are helpful for UX), you should keep top-priority themes away from the 60-character cutoff point as a precaution.Β
Remember, itβs okay to tweak titles and headlines if readers arenβt connecting with them. Fresh angles can provide a late traffic surge, especially when paired with homepage and/or app placement.Β
If SERPs lag in reflecting your latest updates, re-index articles in Google Search Console.Β
Be strategic with keyword placement
As Google tests out AI-generated headline rewrites, itβs increasingly important to optimize original headlines with essential terms that readers are searching for.Β
Youβll also want to showcase supplementary keywords in meta descriptions. Utilize a call to action when appropriate, especially with guides in urgent windows like natural disasters, shootings, etc.Β
Mirror top keywords from titles and headlines into URLs, but tread carefully with years and specific numbers in URLs to maintain evergreen status as news cycles evolve.Β
Donβt forget to optimize your images! Include keyword-rich alt text and captions on any images in your news content, which help AI models better understand visuals within your content and improve your odds of discoverability.Β
Implement sitemaps and structured data
Enable a news-specific sitemap to optimize delivery of timely content. This will emphasize freshness, streamline indexing, and boost overall search visibility.Β Β Β Β
Additionally, employ schema markup to helpΒ ensure the proper indexation of articles. βNewsArticle,β βLiveBlogPosting,β and βFAQPageβ are especially relevant for surfacing utility news content.
How can you recirculate utility news content effectively?Β
Once publishers have established a productive utility content workflow, itβs essential to employ a strategic recirculation strategy to maximize visibility in all appropriate channels.Β
βSEO is deadβ messaging has been spreading over the past year. Everyoneβs entitled to their own opinion, but I believe that as long as people are searching for the information they need online, traditional search best practices are still very much alive.Β
However, certain old-school SEO ideologies are dying off, chief among them being that search performance lives and dies with the first page of SERPs. With ongoing AI visibility challenges, search strategies must extend beyond Googleβs digital walls.Β
We must recirculate always, in all ways
In 2026, search strategists need to be audience strategists to surface content across all the places people visit online.Β
Collaborate and find common ground with departments across your organization to be able to quickly elevate search-friendly angles and content within crucial news windows.
A strong strategy is essential to ensure your brand stays top of mind across platforms when timely audience needs arise.Β
Channels that can benefit from cross-departmental search and distribution strategies include:Β
Your website/homepage
Apps
AlertsΒ
Newsletters
Podcasts
Instagram/Threads
Facebook
X
BlueskyΒ
Reddit
TikTok
LinkedinΒ
YouTubeΒ
Google DiscoverΒ
News aggregators (Apple News, Smart News, etc.)Β
How should newsrooms assess the performance of utility news content?Β
With a growing list of platforms in the content recirculation mix, performance tracking is evolving with additional nuances for publishers to consider.Β
Prior to Googleβs Search Generative Experience and AI Overviews, utility news content was primed for placement in knowledge panels, featured snippets, and βTop storiesβ carousels. Google started to take up more of that top shelf space with its own bespoke charts and modules over time, minimizing publisher activity during top priority events.Β
As AI Overviews have become increasingly prominent in search results, respected institutions such as the Pew Research Center have noted declining click-through rates across the news industry. This development has pushed publishers to place greater emphasis on overall brand visibility alongside their traditional prioritization of page views and clicks.Β
Though standard metrics remain important, publishers should rethink what βsuccessful contentβ means as audience engagement shifts.
In 2026 (and beyond), search strategists should pay extra attention to:Β
AI Overview placements.
Featured snippet placements.
People Also Ask placements.
βTop storiesβ placements.Β
Percentage of traffic from chatbots.Β
Overall search impressions.
Organic search traffic across multiple utility pieces under one general topic.Β
Year-over-year growth of evergreen SEO content.Β
Other metrics that can indicate a positive editorial experience and encourage long-term brand loyalty include:
Scroll depth.Β
Time spent on site.
Return visits on evergreen content.Β
Bookmarked entry pages.
Newsletter, app, and other subscription signups from individual pages.Β Β
Dedicated AI platforms from companies like Profound, Semrush, Similarweb, Ahrefs, and other industry vendors can help demystify the performance tracking process.Β
Though every AI interaction may not lead to a click or page view, consistent placements in related modules can psychologically trigger trust and encourage long-term reader loyalty, as pointed out by Go Fish Digital.Β
Since this performance ideology may differ from what some stakeholders are accustomed to, ongoing newsroom search training is critical to ensure that leadership understands the broader industry implications.Β
For instance, positive performance snapshots should be regularly shared with editorial partners to reinforce the impact of the content investment. Postmortem reports can also provide performance insights following tentpole events, driving home key takeaways and reinforcing best practices for the future.
How does personalization play a role in surfacing utility news content?Β
The recent rise in personalization features underscores the growing need for publishers to adopt brand-first editorial strategies. To maximize brand reach despite decreased visibility in traditional SERPs, itβs critical for publishers to leverage features that can strengthen brand loyalty.Β
Preferred sources in Google βTop storiesβ carousels and new follow capabilities in Google Discover can increase the value of everyday interactions that are likely to trigger needs utility content can address.Β
For example, Google sharedΒ that when someone picks a preferred source in βTop stories,β they click that siteΒ twice as often on average. With such benefits, publishers should demystify these offerings and encourage readers to curate their content consumption habits in their favor.Β Β
Instructions to guide your readers to choose your brand as a preferred source in Googleβs βTop storiesβ carousel:Β
Log into your Google account.Β
Search for a trending topic that would populate a βTop storiesβ carousel.Β
Click on the star icon next to βTop stories.βΒ
Enter [source name] in the search bar and check the corresponding box.Β
Reload results and watch the content shift based on your new selection.
Once you pick your favorite sources, theyβll appear more frequently in βTop storiesβ carousels or in a dedicated βFrom your sourcesβ section on search results pages.
Instructions to guide your readers to enable the βFollowβ feature in Google Discover:
Log into your Google account.Β
Scroll through your Google Discover feed.
Find a story from your favorite source.
Click the βFollowβ button in the upper right-hand corner.Β
Once you track sources, youβll see more of their content in your feed.
To maximize visibility around these new features and simplify the signup process, publishers can install related buttons on their article pages and create standalone documentation that illustrates implementation.
How can utility news content benefit a newsroom and the industry at large?Β
We know that readers benefit from personalized strategies, but there are also advantages to sharing the utility content ideation and creation process with more colleagues in your newsroom. Service journalism can have a positive internal impact by creating a pathway for more colleagues to participate in the content creation process.Β
Opening up the utility workflow within your organization can encourage colleagues across the following departments to showcase unique expertise and encourage a culture of inclusivity that can elevate search-friendly coverage:
Editorial sections: In-house experts to loop in during the research process and support with content gap coverage.Β Β
Audience engagement: Trend trackers who pinpoint which emerging topics are worth creating content around and featuring on the website, apps, and other spaces.Β Β
Social media: Cross-platform collaborators to link up with on shared trends that can maximize brand visibility in multimodal search.Β
Data and analytics: Methodical minds who can explain how performance insights should influence future content roadmaps.Β
Design: Visual visionaries who can create bold new environments for search stats to live on, including maps and infographics.Β
Product: Technical talents who can build proprietary tools that address reader needs in unique ways during timely windows.Β
Features: Outside-the-box thinkers with strong sourcing who can highlight newsy angles in a narrative and/or investigative fashion.Β
Copy editors: Streamlined strategists who ensure maximum accuracy in explainers, guides, and other objective resources.Β Β
Freelance writers: External partners who can bolster internal efforts with outside expertise and supplemental bandwidth.Β
PR and communications: Internal partners who can spotlight brand priorities that can be elevated through search-friendly content.
Visibility, trust, and why utility content still wins
Though the SEO industry faces unique challenges in 2026, publishers can still benefit from creating utility content. Amid LLM inaccuracies and AI growing pains, we must continue to serve our readers with accurate, authoritative articles in digestible formats that align with evolving content preferences.Β
With Google testing out adding more links in AI Overviews, I remain cautiously optimistic that publishers and AI platforms can work in tandem to provide optimal editorial experiences to audiences in the future.Β
In the meantime, keep these fundamental best practices in mind:
Prioritize audience needs.
Elevate newsroom expertise.
Forge a path forward that champions evolution while honoring lasting fundamentals.
Mondayβs recap shows the same pattern in different places. A third-party tool becomes a way in, then leads to internal access. A trusted download path is briefly swapped to deliver malware. Browser extensions act normally while pulling data and running code. Even update channels are used to push payloads. Itβs not breaking systemsβitβs bending trust.
Thereβs also a shift in how attacks run.
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Deezer says consumption of AI-generated music on the platform is still very low, between 1-3% of the total streams, and that 85% of these streams are detected as fraudulent and are demonetized.
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Sandisk also added its SmartIdle feature to reduce thermal load during idle periods by lowering power consumption. The cards are built for field use, with resistance to drops of up to 5 meters and bend forces up to 70 N. As expected for this class of storage, they are aimed at sustained high-bitrate recording scenarios, including 4K, 6K, 8K, and higher. Pricing starts at $249.99 for the 128 GB model and goes up to $1,799.99 for the 4 TB variant. All models are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
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Apple switched to its new Fusion Architecture for the M5 Pro and M5 Max, meaning that both of its chipsets can now pack up to an 18-core CPU and 40-core GPU in the latest MacBook Pro lineup, bringing increased multi-core and graphics performance to the table. However, these improvements would typically mean that the machines will become more expensive, but Amazon has taken a different direction, slashing the 14-inch and 16-inch models by up to $200. Now, you get to tackle the most intensive workloads while pocketing some savings. The more attractive discount is applied on the 16-inch M5 Pro [β¦]
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Back in December, Google began showing read more links on some of the search result snippets within Google Search. Today, Google published new documentation around best practices on how to show Read more links in the Google search results.
The best practices. The new documentation was posted over here in the snippets section and it lists three best practices:
Make sure content is immediately visible on the page to a human (and not hidden behind an expandable section or tabbed interface, for example).
Avoid using JavaScript to control the userβs scroll position on page load (for example, donβt force the userβs scroll position to the top of the page).
If you makeΒ history APIΒ calls orΒ window.location.hashΒ modifications on page load, make sure you donβt remove the hash fragment from the URL, as this breaks deep linking behavior.
What it looks like. Google also posted an illustration of these links, here it is:
Here is an example of how they look:
Why we care.Β These read more links do add an additional eye-catching link to the search result snippets. Hopefully, this leads to encouraging more clicks to websites and no less.
More clicks to websites is a good thing, so make sure to review the best practices to encourage more clicks to your site.
Rand Fishkin didnβt get into SEO because he saw the future.
He got into it because he had no choice.
In the early 2000s, Fishkin helped run a small web business with his mom in Seattle. They hired another company to do SEO until they couldnβt afford to pay them anymore.
That moment pushed him into search marketing. More than 20 years later, Fishkin has become one of the best-known voices in SEO β and one of Googleβs biggest critics.
In this interview, he looks back at how search has changed, what went wrong, and what may happen next.
Early SEO was wild
SEO today can feel messy. But in the early days, it was even more chaotic.
βThere was no social media,β is how Fishkin described that era, where forums like WebmasterWorld and Search Engine Watch were the center of the industry.
People shared tactics openly. Many of those tactics were risky. Buying links was common β and effective.
Fishkin did it, too. Then Googleβs Matt Cutts called him out in public.
That moment changed how he approached SEO. He spent years focusing on βwhite hatβ practices and following Googleβs guidelines.
Looking back, though, Fishkin now questions whether that shift went too far. He believes Googleβs own behavior over time has made those guidelines harder to trust.
The early industry wasnβt just chaotic β it was also full of strange and memorable moments. Fishkin recalled massive conference parties with huge budgets and over-the-top ideas, including a staged βretirementβ of the Ask Jeeves mascot.
But what stood out most to him wasnβt the tactics or the parties.
βMy favorite thingβ¦ is people,β he said, pointing to the relationships and friendships built over decades in search.
When Google stopped sending traffic
Many people think AI is the big turning point in search.
Fishkin says the shift started much earlier β around 2011.
Thatβs when the idea of βzero-click searchβ first appeared. Google began answering more queries directly on the results page instead of sending users to websites.
At first, it was small features like weather boxes and calculators.
Then it grew:
Around 2016β2017: nearly half of searches ended without a click
By 2018: more than half
Today: more than two-thirds
Fishkin emphasized that this trend didnβt start with AI β it has been building for more than a decade.
Publishers had a chance β and missed it
Fishkin believes publishers could have taken action early β but didnβt.
βThe time to fight backβ¦ was 15 or 20 years ago,β he said.
In his view, large media companies should have worked together to push back against Googleβs growing control. They could have demanded payment for content or limited how Google used it.
Instead, they allowed Google to crawl and use their content freely.
At the same time, Google expanded its influence through lobbying and policy.
βPublishers just missed that opportunity,β Fishkin said.
Now, he argues, the focus has to shift to adapting:
Build subscription businesses
Monetize attention, not just traffic
Learn how to operate within platform ecosystems
Some companies have already made that shift. Fishkin pointed to The New York Times as an example of a business evolving beyond traditional news consumption.
Did Google change?
Fishkin does not believe Google has become worse for users.
βIf it was easier or better to search on Bingβ¦ people would go to those places,β he said.
But he does believe Google has become much harder for publishers and creators.
The change, he said, was gradual. As Google grew, went public, and aligned with investor expectations, its priorities shifted toward growth and revenue.
βThey became the people that they spent time with,β Fishkin said.
The biggest AI mistake people make
Fishkin says most people misunderstand how AI works.
They treat AI answers like search results β consistent and reliable.
But they arenβt.
If you ask the same question multiple times, the answers can vary widely.
βYou will get completely different answers. And if you do that 10 times, you will get 10 incredibly unique different answers,β he said.
His advice is simple: donβt rely on a single response. Ask multiple times and look for patterns. If the same answer shows up consistently, itβs more likely to be trustworthy.
This matters most for important decisions, like health or finance, where relying on one answer could be risky.
What he misses about the early days of SEO
Fishkin doesnβt miss a specific tactic or tool.
He misses the level of opportunity that existed in the early web.
Back then, smaller creators and independent sites had a better chance to succeed. Traffic was more evenly distributed.
βThe world of clicks and trafficβ¦ was soβ¦ flat compared toβ¦ today,β he said.
Whatβs next?
Fishkin believes the future of media and search may look more like the past.
He expects a smaller number of powerful platforms to control most of the flow of information.
At the same time, individual creators will still produce much of the content β but within those systems.
βGoogle just killed every excuse for not running video ads.β
βTotal game changer! You donβt need a production budget anymore.β
βUpload a few product images and get campaign-ready video in minutes.β
From Google Ads > Tools > Asset Studio, you can build, manage, and scale images and videos across ad formats.
The recent addition of Veo (Googleβs AI video generation model) and Nano Banana Pro means you can now turn a handful of product images into full-motion video ads, for free, in no time.
Apparently, video creative is no longer a constraint. But does Asset Studio actually change the game? Read on to find out if itβs worth your time.
A tale of two Veos
Google is its own biggest cheerleader for the power of its AI images and video.
A recent Think with Google article showcases AI-generated ads for Cosmorama, a Greek travel agency. The videos are genuinely imaginative: think a flamenco dancer in the clouds, not just close-ups of headphones and sneakers.
As part of learning Asset Studio, I set out to reverse-engineer their approach. I wasnβt trying to match the quality. I just wanted a proof of concept using Nano Banana and Veo.
What I got instead was a series of dead ends.
No scene-level control: Iβd read that prompting plays a major role in video output. But thereβs actually no prompt function for scenes in Asset Studio. You select an image from your Asset Library, and thatβs it. Google decides how to animate it. Thereβs no way to direct motion, pacing, or narrative.
Human performer restrictions: Video generation repeatedly failed with errors about βspecific individuals.β I assumed that meant celebrities or real people. In practice, anything that resembled a human face β even AI-generated β triggered issues. The only assets that consistently worked were tightly cropped: hands, partial torsos, and abstract scenes.
No real audio control: The Cosmorama video featured cinematic music. In Asset Studio, youβre limited to a small set of preloaded audio. Thereβs no way to upload custom music or meaningfully shape the sound layer.
After so many false starts, I returned to the article. It mentioned Nano Banana and Veo by name. It never said they were used inside Asset Studio.
When Veo 3 became available in Asset Studio, I didnβt realize how many limitations it would have, resulting in a completely different experience from the stand-alone version.
Capability
Veo (Full Version)
Veo (Asset Studio)
Control level
Advanced control (API, model tiers, audio support)
Simplified UI with fixed constraints
Text-to-video prompting
Full prompt control: β Scene β Camera movement β Lighting β Style β Subject/action
None
Use cases
Production-ready pipelines
Lightweight asset generation
Scene stitching
Multi-scene / narrative workflows (stitching and extensions)
None
Human generation
Support (with policy constraints)
Limited / often restricted
Whatβs available may still help you create some great 10-second motion ads, but donβt go into it expecting flamenco dancing.
For years, paid search managers had one move for visual assets: push back.
βI need a vertical version.β
βThe first five seconds need to be more engaging.β
βCan you remove the text overlay?β
Creativeβs been a constraint, but always someone elseβs constraint to solve. Asset Studio changes that. You can edit, adapt, and post YouTube video ads, even without access to the brandβs YouTube channel.
But the constraint doesnβt disappear. It just changes hands.
Managing creative strategy and production β even within Asset Studio β takes more time than not owning that role.
Using Asset Studio, Iβve manually adapted logos to new aspect ratios, generated variations that need further edits, and written voiceover scripts I never would have been involved in creating before.
And since production canβt exist without a strategy, Iβm spending more time on that too. This is definitely game-changer territory, but maybe not the way youβd hoped:
If youβre a brand that would otherwise need a production team: This is likely faster and more affordable than the alternative, satisfying the velocity mandate.
If youβre an agency absorbing this work on top of an existing scope: Youβre likely taking on a new responsibility that wasnβt priced in.
It removes a bottleneck and replaces it with ownership. If that shifts what your role actually covers, itβs worth revisiting your contract scope.
Will this get me in trouble? AI ad compliance explained
No federal laws in the U.S. prohibit the use of AI in ads. But thatβs starting to change.
New York recently passed a law requiring advertisers to clearly disclose when an ad includes a βsynthetic performer,β and itβs set to take effect in June 2026. (Hat tip to Sam Tomlinson for his LinkedIn post flagging this.)
Asset Studio doesnβt generate a visible watermark (such as the Gemini sparkle), and thereβs no way to add an AI disclosure in Google Ads.
A couple of things worth knowing if youβre using Asset Studio specifically:
Youβre likely covered for now. Asset Studio canβt generate content with human performers. As mentioned above, anything resembling a face consistently triggers errors. That means the New York lawβs βsynthetic performerβ provision wouldnβt apply to what Asset Studio actually produces today.
Thereβs a watermarking layer. Google uses SynthID to invisibly tag AI-generated images. If disclosure requirements become more explicit, that infrastructure already exists to support it.
Asset Studioβs limitations may actually insulate you from the most immediate compliance concerns, but if you want to proactively disclose AI use for ethical reasons, thereβs no built-in way to do that.
Josh Spanier, Googleβs VP of AI and Marketing Strategy, has this advice for marketers running AI-generated ads:
βStop fearing βAI slop.β Humans made bad ads long before robots.β
Interesting suggestion, but not all of our clients and stakeholders will be quite so enthusiastic about paying to run AI slop ads.
Fortunately, tight control of Asset Studio images and video is easier than you might think. Unlike AI Max, where AI-generated assets can run before youβve reviewed them, Asset Studio output isnβt automatically published. From your Asset Library, you choose which assets to run. The rest never see the light of day.
What you can produce in Asset Studio is somewhat limited, but here are some of the non-sloppy features Iβm most excited about.
Image fidelity: Product images that actually look like your product
Asset Studioβs Nano Banana 2 is built specifically for product integrity. Unlike general-purpose AI image tools like Midjourney, it lets you add up to five reference images and effectively βlocksβ the product. Only the surrounding environment is up for reinterpretation.
Trim: Cut right to the action
Client-produced video is rarely built for YouTube. Long intros and slow builds lose viewers before the message lands. Trim lets you jump straight to the action, without going back to the client for a new cut.
Voiceovers and templates: Sleeper tools
For a tool suite that promises to replace a production department, Asset Studioβs constrained voiceover and template options may seem underwhelming. Voiceover only works with audio ads or pre-existing video, and templates feel like glorified slide decks.
But the more I reviewed the landscape of YouTube video ads, the more I realized: most companies struggle with messaging more than production quality. Low budget isnβt limiting sales, but bad scripts and concepts are.
Templates and voice-overs let you test the right words faster than waiting for a new creative brief and a published video.
In one campaign Iβm running, an Asset Studio video I built in under 30 minutes using a template is already showing 10x the CTR of the clientβs best-performing video.
Beating the control may not be the highest bar to clear, but itβs a start.
Is Asset Studio a game changer? Not yet. But Iβm not sure it needs to be.
Positioning it as real competition against global creative brands sets everyone up for disappointment.
The more useful frame: itβs a tool suite that makes creative faster and more accessible for accounts that couldnβt justify a production budget before.
It does shift some of that strategy and production work onto the paid search manager who didnβt traditionally live in that role.
But the bigger question is: what does any of this actually lead to? The point of digital marketing creative isnβt to produce more assets. Itβs to drive conversions and sales. Thatβs still what needs to be proven.
Tests are running now. Iβll share what holds up, and what doesnβt.
The fastest way to fall in love with an AI tool is to watch the demo.
Everything moves quickly. Prompts land cleanly. The system produces impressive outputs in seconds. It feels like the beginning of a new era for your team.
But most AI initiatives don't fail because of bad technology. They stall because what worked in the demo doesn't survive contact with real operations. The gap between a
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NVIDIA has developed a new algorithm for path tracing that will make it 2-3 times faster, deliver better visual quality, and improve the robustness of real-time path tracing. Scheduled for a technology demo at the ACM conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in May, NVIDIA has found a way to make real-time path tracing a fully realistic rendering process, moving beyond the usual emulation, software denoising, upscaling, and other techniques we use today. Since real-time path tracing is extremely compute-intensive, modern GPUs are still not powerful enough to execute the full path tracing technology in all its potential. Instead, we currently rely on emulations in modern games, implemented across many titles to address this computational demand. Below is the abstract described on NVIDIA's paper page, though the paper itself is not yet available as its publication is scheduled for May. However, note that the technology is still in development, and we have to wait more for it to hit commercial games.
NVIDAAlgorithms leveraging ReSTIR-style spatiotemporal reuse have recently proliferated, hugely increasing effective sample count for light transport in real-time ray and path tracers. Many papers have explored novel theoretical improvements, but algorithmic improvements and engineering insights toward optimal implementation have largely been neglected. We demonstrate enhancements to ReSTIR PT that make it 2-3x faster, decrease both visual and numerical error, and improve its robustness, making it closer to production-ready. We halve the spatial reuse cost by reciprocal neighbor selection, robustify shift mappings with new footprint-based reconnection criteria, and reduce spatiotemporal correlation with duplication maps. We further improve both performance and quality by extensive optimization, unifying direct and global illumination into the same reservoirs, and utilizing existing techniques for color noise and disocclusion noise reduction.
AMD is planning a significant return to establishing new manufacturing ties with its former silicon manufacturing venture, which it sold back in 2008. According to recent reports, AMD intends to collaborate with GlobalFoundries for new Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) for the next-generation Instinct MI500 series of AI accelerators. CPO technology will help AMD remain competitive in the AI data center space, where signal transfer is limited by traditional copper-based wiring. By harnessing the power and speed of light, CPO technology will enable data transfer between multiple nodes, and even multiple facilities, without the speed loss and increased latency associated with copper-based connections. Consequently, AMD is investing considerable effort to secure Photonics Integrated Circuit (PIC) manufacturing with its former partner, GlobalFoundries, which will handle PIC manufacturing, while the actual packaging will be managed by ASE to finalize the CPO design. This approach allows AMD to leverage the strengths of both companies, likely resulting in the best solution for its systems next year.
The Instinct MI500 series of AI accelerators is scheduled for release in 2027, as this year's lineup focuses on the Instinct MI400 series, which includes multiple SKUs for AI and HPC workloads. While these designs are already among the industry's leading AI accelerators, AMD aims to enhance performance further with the 2027 release using CPO technology. This will significantly contribute to delivering a solution that uses less power and offers much higher overall bandwidth compared to traditional copper data transfers. However, AMD is not alone in this CPO push. NVIDIA is also collaborating with semiconductor makers to develop a CPO system for "Vera Rubin," particularly the "Rubin Ultra" variant.
Current systems emphasize sight and sound, with some progress in haptics. Smell remains largely absent, despite its unusually strong connection to memory and emotion.
Not just Samsung and SK Hynix, the third major memory maker, Micron, has also joined the race in producing the high capacity GDDR7 memory. Micron Starts Sampling 24 Gb (3 GB) GDDR7 Memory Modules Rated At 28 GT/s and 32 GT/s As Spotted on the Official Website Finally, the third major memory maker has also started working on its own 24 GB or 3 GB GDDR7 (we will use 3 GB instead of 24 GB throughout the article for making it simple) memory modules. Micron, which recently exited the consumer market as it aimed to focus more on the data [β¦]
LMSY shows why your website isnβt recommended by AI and where youβre losing customers. Most sites are visible but not selected because AI canβt clearly understand or verify them. LMSY scans your domain and reveals inconsistent messaging, missing entities, weak signals, and gaps in structured answers. It shows how AI interprets your site and why competitors get recommended instead. Then you get clear, actionable steps to fix your messaging, improve consistency, and become easier for AI to reuse and recommend.
Youβve audited your clientβs website and compiled performance data. Youβve identified whatβs working, what can be improved, and your recommendations for future strategies. But how do you turn that data into a presentation thatβs easy to explain and builds trust?Β
Start with stories. Storytelling isnβt just for entertainment. Itβs how people make sense of information. Thatβs what makes it so effective for data presentation.Β
One of the simplest ways to structure that story is the three-act structure. Itβs a familiar framework used everywhere, from Aristotleβs Poetics to Star Wars.
What is the three-act structure?
The three-act structure is a simple framework that shows how a story moves from beginning to middle to end. It shows how a protagonist moves from their starting point to a meaningful change.
Applied to data storytelling, it helps you organize your insights, position your client as the main character (the protagonist), and clearly show what happens next.
While similar to the five-point narrative arc, this framework is organized into three manageable sections: what the story is about, what happens when the main character is introduced to conflict, and how that conflict is resolved.
This is where the protagonistβs norm and conflict β the issue the main character is meant to face, also known as the antagonist β are established. The protagonist wants something, and the conflict is holding them back from what they want.Β
An event or circumstance occurs that incites the protagonist into action. The background is established, the goals are defined, and the audience is invested in the protagonistβs success.
Act 2: The middleΒ
The story is developed, and tension builds. The protagonist experiences roadblocks caused by the conflict/antagonist that hinder them from their ultimate goal. Conflict arises until it can no longer be ignored, causing a pivotal moment that leads into the final act.
Act 3: The end
The narrative is affected by the change in Act 2, bringing the story to a final showdown between the protagonist and the conflict/antagonist, ultimately resulting in a resolution. The protagonist may find closure or know what path lies ahead (this may set the stage for a sequel).
The three-act structure helps you understand website data on a deeper level. It also prepares the data to be presented to your client in a way that places them at the center of the story.
Using the three-act structure to identify your dataβs narrative
Why bother using the three-act structure as a framework for strategy analysis? It builds trust, showing your client that youβre going on a journey alongside them.Β
You and your client are on the same team, with the same destination in mind: their success, even if the data isnβt communicating immediate results.
The application of the three-act structure to data storytelling happens in three steps.
Step 1: Briefly recap the existing strategies, establish previous wins, and identify the challenge currently affecting performance. This sets the baseline of Act 1.
Step 2: Explain the roadblocks and how they stand in the way of the overall strategyβs success. This parallels the growing conflict found in the structureβs Act 2.
Step 3: Recommend the next steps and how you plan to address the conflict. Show what success looks like by providing examples of how your recommendations fit the narrative of your clientβs goals. This is Act 3, the resolution of the structure.
Where is your clientβs story in the three-act structure?
Your client is the protagonist of their story. To work more effectively together, you need to communicate to your client that youβre invested in the story of their success.Β
At the heart of each data set is the story of how your client is impacted. When you communicate what the data is saying, position yourself as the guide who helps the main character get where they need to go.
An example of applying the three-act structure framework to data analysis and presenting the dataβs narrative would look like this:
Act
Goal
Scenario
Approach
1
Set the stage, center your client as the protagonist while introducing the challenge as the antagonist.
Your clientβs website has received a substantial increase in organic traffic as a result of your most recent strategy, but is experiencing a high bounce rate on select pages.
Recap the strategy that led to the traffic increase and summarize the outcome from a high-level perspective.
2
Identify the conflict, potential roadblocks, and related stakes.
The high bounce rate is preventing your website from experiencing consistent traffic flow.Β
Explain why a high bounce rate is detrimental to overall performance, and connect the affected pages to the overall strategy.
3
Recommend strategies and outline next steps.
Your clientβs high bounce rate indicates low page speed due to large images that take a long time to load.
Help the client visualize how best practices lead to better outcomes. Recommend image compression as a next step.
The conclusion doesnβt always mean the end of the story
Finding the story in your data β and communicating it clearly β is how you build trust with clients.
Clients donβt want industry jargon. They want to feel seen, understood, and that theyβve entrusted their digital marketing success to the right person. Stories, and the connections they form, get them there.
Reaching the conclusion of your dataβs narrative isnβt the end, but the beginning: the start of strategy implementation, of collaborative partnerships, and of greater results.Β
When looking at data, you and your client are on a journey together. A downward trend in your data doesnβt mean your story is over, and an upward trend doesnβt mean thereβs no hope for a sequel. In either case, a new journey (your next strategy) can begin.
AI has quickly become the most overconfident line item in the modern marketing roadmap.
Budgets are shifting. Teams are being restructured. Vendors are being evaluated almost exclusively through the lens of how βAI-poweredβ they appear. There is a growing assumption that once the right models are in place, performance will follow. Better targeting. Smarter segmentation. Higher conversion. More efficient spend.
It sounds almost inevitable.
But there is a quieter reality beneath the momentum. One that rarely makes it into boardroom conversations or conference keynotes.
Most organizations are not struggling to use AI. They are struggling to feed it.
And what they are feeding it is far less reliable than they think.
The uncomfortable truth about inputs
AI does not create truth. It scales whatever it is given.
If the underlying data is fragmented, outdated or manipulated, the model does not correct it. It operationalizes it. At speed. At scale. With confidence.
This is where the gap begins.
Marketers have spent years investing in data infrastructure, pipelines and orchestration layers. On paper, the foundation looks strong. There is more data available than ever before. There are more signals, more touchpoints, more attributes tied to every customer.
The assumption is that this abundance translates into readiness. But volume is not the same as validity.
A customer profile built from five disconnected identifiers is not a unified identity. An email address that exists in a CRM is not necessarily active, reachable or even tied to a real person. Engagement signals that appear recent may be the result of automated activity, privacy shielding or bot interaction.
AI models are not designed to question these inputs. They are designed to find patterns within them.
So, when the inputs are flawed, the outputs become convincingly wrong.
Identity is the fault line
At the center of this problem is identity.
Every AI-driven use case in marketing depends on the assumption that you know who you are analyzing, targeting or predicting. Whether it is propensity modeling, churn prediction, audience creation or personalization, identity is the anchor.
Yet identity remains one of the least stable components of the data stack.
Consumers move across devices, channels and environments constantly. They use different email addresses. They share accounts. They create new profiles. They disengage and re-engage in ways that are difficult to track cleanly. Over time, what appears to be a single customer often becomes a composite of partial truths.
Even within authenticated environments, identity degrades. Touchpoints go inactive. Behavioral signals lose relevance. Records persist long after the underlying reality has shifted.
Most systems are not built to continuously reconcile these changes. They capture identity at a moment in time and treat it as durable.
And AI inherits that assumption.
Which means many models are making decisions based on identities that no longer exist in the way they are represented.
The hidden impact of fraud and synthetic activity
Another layer omplicates the picture further. Not all data is simply outdated. Some of it is intentionally misleading.
Fraud is evolving alongside marketing technology. The barriers to creating accounts, generating engagement, or exploiting promotional systems have decreased significantly. Automated tools and AI itself have made it easier to simulate legitimate behavior at scale.
Fake accounts are not always obvious. They can pass basic validation checks. They can engage with content. They can move through funnels in ways that resemble real users.
From a modelβs perspective, they are indistinguishable unless additional context is applied.
This creates a subtle but meaningful distortion.
Acquisition models begin to optimize toward patterns that include fraudulent behavior. Lifecycle strategies adapt to engagement that is not human. Performance metrics improve on the surface while underlying efficiency erodes.
The result is a feedback loop where AI reinforces the very issues it should be helping to solve.
And because the outputs look sophisticated, the problem becomes harder to detect.
Why traditional data strategies fall short
Most organizations are aware that data quality matters. Significant effort goes into cleansing, deduplication and normalization. Records are standardized. Fields are filled. Duplicates are merged.
These steps are necessary, but they are not sufficient. Clean data is not the same as accurate data.
A perfectly formatted email address can still be inactive. A deduplicated profile can still represent multiple individuals. A normalized dataset can still be missing critical context about behavior, risk or authenticity.
Traditional data practices tend to focus on structure. AI requires substance.
It requires an understanding of whether an identity is real, whether it is active, whether it is behaving in ways that align with genuine consumer patterns.
Without that layer, even the most sophisticated models are operating on incomplete information.
The illusion of readiness
This is how the mirage takes shape.
Dashboards show high match rates. Databases contain millions of records. Models produce outputs that appear precise. Campaigns are executed with increasing automation.
From the outside, it looks like progress.
But underneath, there are unresolved questions.
How many of those identities are actually reachable today?
How many represent real individuals versus synthetic or low-quality accounts?
Β How often are behavioral signals refreshed and validated?
How much of the modelβs learning is influenced by noise?
These are no longer rare. They are foundational.
And yet they are often overlooked because they sit below the level where most AI initiatives begin.
A different way to think about AI readiness
True AI readiness does not start with model selection. It starts with input integrity.
It requires a shift in focus from how much data you have to how much of it you can trust.
That trust is built on a few critical dimensions.
First, identity accuracy. Not just the ability to match records, but to ensure that those records reflect real, current individuals. This includes understanding when identities change, when they become inactive and when they should no longer be used as the basis for decisioning.
Second, activity validation. Knowing that a signal occurred is not enough. You need confidence that it represents meaningful human behavior. This is where distinguishing between genuine engagement and automated or manipulated activity becomes essential.
Third, risk awareness. Every dataset contains some level of fraud or abuse. The question is whether it is visible and accounted for. Without that visibility, models will absorb and propagate those patterns.
When these elements are in place, AI begins to operate on a different plane. Predictions become more reliable. Segments become more actionable. Optimization aligns more closely with real outcomes.
Where this creates advantage
Organizations that address these foundational issues are creating a structural advantage.
They are able to suppress low-value or risky identities before they enter the modeling process. They can prioritize outreach to individuals who are both reachable and likely to engage. They can detect and mitigate fraudulent behavior before it distorts performance metrics.
Over time, this compounds.
Models trained on higher-quality inputs learn faster and generalize better. Campaigns become more efficient. Measurement becomes more trustworthy.
Perhaps most importantly, decision-making becomes more grounded in reality.
This is where AI begins to deliver on its promise.
The path forward
There is no question that AI will continue to reshape marketing. The capabilities are real, and the pace of innovation is not slowing down.
But the idea that AI alone will solve underlying data challenges is a misconception. If anything, it raises the stakes.
Because AI does not just expose weaknesses in your data. It amplifies them.
The organizations that recognize this early are taking a more deliberate approach. They are investing in understanding their identity layer. They are prioritizing the validation of activity and the detection of risk. They are treating data not as a static asset, but as a dynamic system that requires continuous refinement.
They are not asking, βHow do we apply AI to our data?β
They are asking, βIs our data worthy of AI?β
It is a more difficult question. It requires a deeper level of introspection. It challenges assumptions that have been in place for years.
But it is also the question that separates real readiness from the illusion of it.
And in a landscape where everyone is accelerating toward AI, clarity at the foundation is what ultimately determines who moves forward, and who simply moves faster in the wrong direction.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical "by design" weakness in the Model Context Protocol's (MCP) architecture that could pave the way for remote code execution and have a cascading effect on the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain.
"This flaw enables Arbitrary Command Execution (RCE) on any system running a vulnerable MCP implementation, granting attackers direct access to
After months of waiting, all eight episodes of new crime drama Mint are streaming on BBC iPlayer β and it might be the best creative risk the service has ever taken.
Intel to showcase next-generation PC gaming handhelds at Computex 2026 According to βinformation obtained by Videocardzβ, Intel plans to debut new βARC G3β and βARC G3 Extremeβ handhelds at Computex 2026. These new PC handhelds should utilise Intelβs Panther Lake silicon and Intel Xe3 graphics. It has been reported that Intelβs ARC G3 and ARC [β¦]
SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has begun mass production of the 192 GB SOCAMM2, a next-generation memory module standard based on the 1cnm process (sixth-generation of the 10-nanometer technology) LPDDR5X low-power DRAM.
SOCAMM2 is a module that adapts low-power memory - which was previously used mainly in mobile products like smartphones - for server environments. It is designed to be a primary memory solution for next-generation AI servers.
Four years on, we revisit the Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Core i9-12900K with modern games and DDR4 vs DDR5 configs. The result: still neck and neck, but memory choice now makes a real difference.
Silicon Valley startup Sabi is the latest entrant to suggest using the brain as an interface device. The company is developing a noninvasive device that translates internal speech into text. Rather than relying on implanted hardware, Sabi is building a wearable device β initially in the form of a beanie,...
Intel is working with partners to release a cost-effective DDR5 memory design called HUDIMM, but it will lead to much lower performance. DDR5 HUDIMM Memory May Look Great For Budget Builders, But The Performance Impact Is So Huge, It Makes DDR4 Look Better Last week, Intel introduced a new DDR5 memory standard, along with its partners, called HUDIMM. The HUDIMM standard stands for Half-UDIMM & what it does is switch from two 32-bit channels that are featured on normal memory modules to just one 32-bit channel. This should allow memory makers to build cost-effective memory by populating half of the [β¦]
Shuhei Yoshida is among the most recognizable figures in the video games industry. Having been at Sony for decades, working as a producer on many belovedΒ PlayStationΒ games likeΒ Gran Turismo,Β Ape Escape,Β andΒ The Legend of Dragoon,Β Yoshida-sanΒ eventually became the head ofΒ PlayStation StudiosΒ in 2008, stepping down in 2019 toΒ Hermen Hulst (now one of the two SIE CEOs). However, this transition was rocky, as Yoshida-san confirmed during the 2026 edition of Australian games festival ALT: GAMES to have been fired from the role because he didn't listen to then CEO Jim Ryan. As reported by This Week in Video Games, Yoshida-san didn't mince words on the matter, [β¦]
Sanan Optoelectronics, China's largest LED chipmaker, has abandoned its $239 million bid to acquire Dutch lighting firm Lumileds after CFIUS blocked it.
The Tokyo District Court has ruled that "spoiler articles" that describe the plot of a movie/show in detail now count as copyright infringement. The prosecution argued that these articles are "adaptations" made without permission, and that they earn ad revenue, further taking away fair compensation for IP holders.
NASA's JPL turned off one instrument aboard the Voyager 1 space probe after it experienced an unexpected drop in power levels. Scientists are working on a fix to swap onboard powered devices with low-power alternatives to make the spacecraft last longer.
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Adamo delivers a low-latency teleoperation platform for mission-critical robotics. It connects to humanoids, autonomous vehicles, and robot arms to enable real-time remote control with about 40ms glass-to-glass latency and 99.5% uptime. A robust SDK with ROS and ROS2 support integrates quickly, while multi-path bonding and end-to-end encryption keep sessions stable and secure.
Adamo also provides a 24/7 global operator network and records synchronized video, telemetry, and commands, turning interventions into high-quality training data for imitation learning and model improvement.
Researchers have squirrelled a tiny camera module into earbuds that allows your listening gear to see what you see β but don't get excited about AirPods with cameras just yet.
All the ways to watch Boston Marathon 2026 live streams online β including for FREE β with Sharon Lokedi and John Korir returning to defend their titles.
SK Hynix delivers double the bandwidth of traditional RDIMM modules with less power with its newest SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X modules SK Hynix has begun mass production of its new 192GB SOCAMM2 memory modules, using its next-generation 1cnm LPDDR5X low-power DRAM technology. These chips use SK Hynixβs 6th-generation 10nm process. SK Hynix claims they deliver significant performance [β¦]
Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced from NAB 2026, OWC Booth #N2373, the launch of the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra, the first certified Thunderbolt 5 four-slot NVMe M.2 SSD enclosure.
Built for professionals seeking the fastest DIY RAID performance in a compact design, the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra enables customers to install their choice of NVMe M.2 drives and configure in RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, or 10, as well as JBOD, for speeds of up to 6622 MB/s. A solid aircraft-grade aluminium body and smart adaptive fan provide effective and quiet thermal management. A second Thunderbolt 5 port enables daisy chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt devices, including additional Express 4M2 Ultra enclosures that can be combined into a single massive capacity volume. OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 (Mac only), and USB4 systems.
Lexar, a global leader in memory and storage solutions, today announces the expansion of its popular Lexar Professional SILVER PLUS range as it adds the 2 TB microSDXC UHSβI Card version, bringing a new classβleading, highβcapacity option for SILVER PLUS users. The Lexar Professional SILVER PLUS microSDXC UHS-I Card is available in 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 521 GB, 1 TB and the new 2 TB version from β¬20.23 from Amazon.
Building on the range's success as DJI's recommended microSD cards, the new 2 TB card offers creators greater flexibility with a broader range of capacities to suit different shooting needs, from casual capture to professional workflows. Providing both speed and reliability, the new 2 TB model delivers the fastest read speeds in its class, offering up to 245% faster performance than standard UHSβI microSD cards.
Nioh 3 is finally getting new additional content next week, on April 27, via a free update announced today in a new letter shared on the game's official website by Producer Kohei Shibata. "We would first like to express our gratitude to the many players around the world who have taken the time to play Nioh 3 since its release. We are currently hard at work developing future updates and DLC for the game," said Shibata-san in the new letter. "I would also like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce the free update scheduled for release on April 27. [β¦]
AMD will be leveraging GlobalFoundries for the development of its MRM Co-packaged Optic solution for the next-gen Instinct MI500 AI accelerators. GlobalFoundries & AMD Working Together on Co-Packaged Optics Hardware For Instinct MI500 Accelerators CPO or Co-Packaged Optics (Silicon Photonics) is the next-generation solution that reduces reliance on copper and harnesses light to transfer signals. These CPOs are packaged alongside hardware accelerators such as GPUs and will be a key solution for next-gen AI factories, offering improved interconnect latency and creating high-bandwidth connections between CPU and GPU. Both AMD and NVIDIA will be leveraging these technologies for their next-gen AI [β¦]
AMD's 3D V-Cache CPUs deliver a huge boost versus the Non-X3D part in AI benchmarks, showcasing why they are best suited for RAG pipelines. AMD 3D V-Cache Vs Non 3D V-Cache CPU Benchmarks in AI Showcase a Massive Uplift For RAG Pipelines We know that there are two ways to do AI: the first is LLM, which is currently the most popular model. LLMs are AI models that have been pre-trained on a large set of data and feature various parameter sizes. But LLMs' limitations can be seen when it needs to generate responses on data it wasn't trained on. [β¦]
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Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware called ZionSiphon that appears to be specifically designed to target Israeli water treatment and desalination systems.
The malware has been codenamed ZionSiphon by Darktrace, highlighting its ability to set up persistence, tamper with local configuration files, and scan for operational technology (OT)-relevant services on the local subnet.
A new Microsoft Edge promotion highlights a sweepstakes with a staggering $2 million prize pool, including a $1 million cash grand prize, three Mercedes-Benz cars, and thousands of instant-win prizes.
The new 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitors are officially available. Both MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 feature the 4th-gen QD-OLED panel powered by QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology, increasing light efficiency by 30%. The displays are equipped with DarkArmor Film to deliver 40% deeper blacks and 2.5x better scratch resistance. Additionally, Uniform Luminance supports HDR curve customization, ensuring accurate and consistent visuals across all gaming environments.
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This morning, Japanese developer and publisher CAPCOM announced that its brand-new sci-fi intellectual property, PRAGMATA, is off to a great start, having sold more than 1 million units in its first 2 days on the market. In the press release, CAPCOM noted that the IP (which has been in development for a long time) was crafted by a team of younger developers who successfully created an innovative gameplay experience by fusing action gameplay with puzzle elements (the real-time hacking mini-game). To offset the lack of a pre-existing fanbase or brand recognition, CAPCOM implemented a series of marketing initiatives that paid [β¦]
MSI has finally launched its updated 31.5" QD-OLED gaming monitors with Penta Tandem & AI Care sensor technologies. MSI Rolls Out MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 Gaming Monitors With Updated Specs For Gaming At CES 2026, MSI introduced two brand new 32" QD-OLED gaming monitors, the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24. Both of these monitors feature the latest 5-layer Tandem OLED architecture with EL Gen 3 technology, offering some of the best luminous efficiency and longevity in the market. Now, MSI is finally launching these two new designs. MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 [β¦]
Google is preparing two brand new chips under its TPUv8 belt, one for training & one for inference AI workloads. Google TPUv8 Lineup Expected To Be Unveiled Next Week, Focusing on AI Inference & Training While Boosting The Semiconductor Supply Chain Reports indicate that Google is working on not one, not two, but three chips that will form the basis of its next-gen TPU and AI ventures. We already discussed two of these chips, the memory processing unit and the next-gen TPU series. Now, more details have emerged regarding what to expect from the next-gen TPU series. The TPUv8 AI [β¦]
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SK Hynix is now mass-producing SOCAMM2 memory with up to 192 GB capacities for NVIDIA & next-gen AI Data Centers. Prepped For NVIDIA's Vera Rubin & AI Data Centers, SK Hynix Begins Mass Production of SOCAMM2 Memory With 192 GB Capacities At CES 2026, SK Hynix announced that it had delivered its next-gen memory solutions, such as SOCAMM2, to NVIDIA for its upcoming AI data center solutions. Now, four months later, SK Hynix is announcing that it has begun mass production of the memory, and it will be utilized by NVIDIA's next-gen platform for AI. NVIDIA will be utilizing SOCAMM2 [β¦]
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Web infrastructure provider Vercel has disclosed a security breach that allows bad actors to gain unauthorized access to "certain" internal Vercel systems.
The incident stemmed from the compromise of Context.ai, a third-party artificial intelligence (AI) tool, that was used by an employee at the company.
"The attacker used that access to take over the employee's Vercel Google Workspace account,
It has been a while since one of Microsoft's Windows 11 updates wreaked havoc among PC enthusiasts, and the April update seems to be another in line for IT administrators. In an updated support document on the Windows 11 KB5083769 cumulative update, Microsoft officially confirms that some users are encountering an unexpected BitLocker recovery prompt after applying the update. However, the good news is that this issue requires a specific BitLocker Group Policy configuration that Microsoft refers to as "unrecommended," which is less likely to be found outside of managed IT departments. This includes systems managed through group policy settings, making it less likely to affect PC enthusiasts' builds. For the issue to occur, a few conditions must be met. First, BitLocker must be enabled on the PC. Second, the BitLocker Group Policy setting "Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations" must be configured with PCR7 (a TPM 2.0 module register) included in the validation profile.
Once these conditions are met, running system information, or msinfo32.exe, shows that the Secure Boot State PC47 Binding is "Not Possible." Additionally, the Windows UEFI CA 2023 certificate must be present in the device's Secure Boot Signature Database (DB), making the device eligible for the Windows Boot Manager signed in 2023 to become the default. Finally, the device must not be running this 2023-signed Windows Boot Manager that it supports. Only by fulfilling this unusual set of conditions does the BitLocker Recovery environment trigger, leading to a password prompt. After this, subsequent startups will not trigger it again.
Co-oto lets families, friends, and small teams share a car with confidence. Create a group, book the vehicle in a shared calendar, and the app automatically splits fixed and variable costs based on usage. Track trips, log expenses with receipt photos, and view a clear history of bookings and spending. With Co-oto Teams, manage vehicles from a web dashboard, review statistics, and export data. Start free for 30 days and keep everyone aligned with a fair, transparent view.
JephAI offers AI-powered CFA and FRM exam prep with an adaptive question bank, realistic mock exams, and real-time analytics. It personalizes practice, summarizes official study materials, and provides notes along with an AI tutor to clarify concepts quickly. Choose a simple monthly plan with a trial, track progress on dashboards, and build confidence to pass your finance exams.
Samsung refused to jump onto the silicon-carbon (Si/C) battery bandwagon until the technology was truly ready for mass adoption, taking a morally upright stand that cost it dearly, especially in China, where local players have been happy to run with battery capacities as high as 10,000mAh. Now, however, one tipster believes Samsung has cracked the silicon-carbon battery longevity code, and that the Galaxy S27 series will "most likely" ship with such a battery, replete with a much higher capacity than the 5,000mAh level that seems to have become a norm for the South Korean tech giant lately. Samsung is going [β¦]
DestList provides done-for-you travel planning that turns your preferences into a complete, ready-to-book trip. It blends smart AI with human travel curators to deliver, within 24 hours, a day-by-day itinerary with mapped routes and walking times, budget guidance, location-smart hotels, and budget-matched flights. Members also get destination discovery, visa checks, packing lists, weather alerts, and partner perks, so you can skip research and book with confidence.
A Facebook group and an app that used publicly available information to highlight immigration agent activity have been granted a preliminary injunction, per Engadget.
The latest milestone, from the International Organization for Standardization, verifies that the appβs data management structures meet global benchmarks.
New API enhancements are designed to make the company more profitable, but itβs hard to keep pace with the massive cost of artificial intelligence development.Β
This is your ultimate guide to the best robot vacuums (and mops) to buy in Australia for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.
Instant Interview lets you practice job interviews out loud with an AI that listens, responds, and adapts in real time in your browser. Pick your role, interview type, and interviewer voice, then speak naturally as the AI asks tailored follow-ups and company-specific questions. After each session, Instant Interview scores your answers on STAR structure, speaking pace, filler words, relevance, and delivery. Track progress over time and use AI-rewritten answers to improve before the real thing.
Arixify is a browser extension that puts your prompt library inside ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and 20+ AI platforms. One click inserts the prompt right at the cursorβno tab switching, no alt-tabs, no retyping.
Right-click any text on any webpage, select Add to Arixify, and itβs saved instantly. Your best prompts stop living in a Notion doc on page 47. The free version allows unlimited prompts and is 100% local with no account needed and no data leaves your device. Pro adds cloud sync across devices, folders, and star ratings.
NanoCart lets you sell with a single shareable checkout link. Create branded product cards with photos, descriptions, and pricing, then share via link or QR across social platforms and messages. Accept payments through Stripe or PayPal, deliver digital files, take bookings, and track performance with built-in analytics and ad pixel integrations. Pay 0% platform commission and skip building a store to start selling in minutes.
The M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max MacBook Pro models are going to stay relevant for a longer period, as the M6, M6 Pro, and M6 Max range that was slated to arrive in 2026 could be pushed back until 2027. Similar to why Appleβs refreshed Mac Studio isnβt going to arrive in the first half of 2026, the ongoing DRAM shortageΒ thatβs also impacting NAND flash shipments will force potential buyers to hang onto their dollars for a longer period. The base M6 MacBook Pro could launch earlier, given that it wonβt share a redesign, mimicking a similar launch strategy [β¦]
One of the likely places that youβll find an excellent gaming laptop deal is Amazon, and with Capcomβs PRAGMATAΒ doing the rounds and garnering excellent reviews, youβre definitely missing out on one of the most enjoyable experiences of 2026. What better way to begin your AAA gaming journey than by picking up MSIβs Vector 16 HX AI, which is equipped with a mobile RTX 5070 Ti and is going for $1,619.99 on Amazon after a mouth-watering $180 discount. Also, did we mention that you get a copy of the aforementioned game, because thatβs just the icing on the cake. The mobile [β¦]
Linked Helper is a professional desktop solution with nearly 10 years of market leadership and a community of over 500,000 users. It automates lead generation and sales outreach on LinkedIn by combining a smart-message funnel builder with a built-in CRM. The platform also features AI-powered message generation to create personalized templates, allowing users to automate over 31 LinkedIn actions while keeping accounts secure.
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With PC games growing increasingly complex nowadays β especially ones built on Epic Games's infamous Unreal Engine 5 β default/maxed-out graphics settings rarely (if at all) strike the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance that most PC gamers seek, and Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is no exception to this rule. As a demanding UE5 game, it should come as no surprise to many that the game's maxed-out/Epic graphics settings will be very GPU-heavy, and thus should require some tweaking to achieve better performance on most rigs, without hopefully completely sacrificing visual fidelity. This guide should hopefully help you strike [β¦]
X Chatbots is a curated directory of adult AI tools focusing on NSFW chatbots, virtual girlfriends, and image/video generators. Browse top platforms with in-depth reviews, ratings, categories, and quick links to free trials. Compare features like uncensored roleplay, sexting, image and video generation, and voice, then click through to start chatting. Find the right companion fast with clear summaries and community feedback.
LeadLeap helps founders and small teams find their first users quickly. You describe your product in plain English, and an AI agent searches millions of contacts, reads company websites, scores results, and returns real people likely to buy. The platform drafts personalized emails, validates addresses with multi-stage checks, and tracks intent signals from hundreds of sources so you know when to reach out. You can export, automate, and book meetings without dealing with filters.
Many businesses continue investing in email marketing despite weak ROI tracking, poor deliverability, and limited AI use beyond basic content generation.
Home Depot's spring sale just might be better than Black Friday, thanks to huge savings on patio furniture, appliances, tools, grills, lawn mowers, and more.
A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven't expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won't last forever.
The first major failure of Blue Origin's new heavy-launch system could create delays to its ambition to help NASA and the Trump administration return to the moon.
Looks like we are going to see DDR5 prices not going down for months or years as the relief memory kits witnessed in Germany was short lived. DDR5 Memory Kits See a Slight Price Hike in April After Dropping the Last Month in Germany; 48 GB DDR5-6000 Witnesses the Highest Price Growth The DDR5 memory isn't seeing any relief, and even though the market seems to have stabilized in recent weeks, reports suggest that we might see more hikes in the coming months. If you remember, we published a report last month showing how the average DDR5 prices have dropped [β¦]
Designer Bob builds complete brand identities in under a minute. It generates logos and full visual systems quickly, letting you explore multiple directions instantly and move from idea to identity without friction.
MimicPhoto offers a suite of 30+ AI tools for photo and video editing. You can edit facial expressions, relight scenes, remove objects, upscale images, and turn photos into cinematic videos in seconds. Use text prompts to direct edits, generate images, and try on outfits virtually. Creators and professionals get fast, natural results with enterprise-grade models and privacy-first processing.
What was once considered operational residue is now being packaged, scrubbed, and sold to AI developers seeking richer training environments. The shift reflects a broader evolution in how advanced AI models are built. Early large language models drew heavily from news archives, Wikipedia, and forums. Now, newer systems, particularly agentic...
Google is reportedly working with Marvell on the development of two chips, one of which optimizes existing TPUs, & the other one is a next-gen TPU design. Google Might Join Forces With Marvell To Further Enhance the TPU Ecosystem For Next-Gen AI Models Talks between Google & Marvell have commenced on the development of two brand new chips for AI inference, reports The Information. Google is in talks with Marvell Technology to develop two new chips aimed at running AI models more efficiently, according to two people with direct knowledge of the discussions. One is a memory processing unit designed [β¦]
The increased high-bandwidth memory requirement of Large Language Models is why Apple and its Mac Studio lineup have gained significant traction while also targeting the workstation market, where consumers demanded the absolute best in raw compute and graphics performance, but in a package that wouldnβt take up any room. Unfortunately, a decent chunk of revenue will be lost as Apple attempts to steer past the DRAM shortage, with a new report stating that the refreshed Mac Studio isnβt going to launch as early as expected. With older M3 Ultra and M4 Max options belonging to the Mac Studio unavailable, the [β¦]
Remember Fortnite's AI-powered Darth Vader that led SAG-AFTRA to file an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games? Well, the studio has now revealed the latest evolution of the technology. Originally described as a "Persona device", the tech is now simply called "conversations", but the core remains the same: Fortnite developers can use conversations to create AI-powered characters with personalities and voices that can talk, react, respond to player actions, and even influence gameplay. Released with Fortnite's v40.20 update (launched on April 16), it is available in the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and allows island creators to build AI-powered [β¦]
VocalAI offers AI-powered audio processing for creators, musicians, and developers. Clone voices, separate stems, remove vocals, and remix tracks directly in your browser with studio-quality results. It supports MP3, WAV, FLAC, and OGG, runs fast with an optimized pipeline, and keeps your files private. Start with free credits, then buy more or subscribe for a monthly allowance.
AI systems simulate human trust using structured models, producing consistent decisions that differ from human intuition and show stronger demographic biases.
There are less expensive options, but the versatile connectivity features of the Devolo Magic 2 WiFi 6 next could be the perfect solution for some homes and office.
Dutch regional broadcaster Omroep Gelderland reported that one of its journalists tracked HNLMS Evertsen, a Dutch air-defense frigate, during an active deployment in the eastern Mediterranean. The ship was operating to help protect France's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle against missile threats when the tracking occurred.
Samsung might be criticized for not paying sufficient attention to its flagship smartphones, but thereβs no denying that for the everyday user who wants the majority of their requirements checked, the Galaxy S26 Ultra becomes an excellent candidate in that regard. It packs a large screen, top-tier specifications, and a battery that lasts the entire day despite Samsung sticking with the same 5,000mAh capacity for years now. Best of all, Amazon has discounted the smartphone by up to $249, but be warned that you have less than 24 hours to avail the offer. The largest discount has been applied to [β¦]
Auxx.Ai is an open-source AI CRM that automates support and workflows for small businesses. It connects to Gmail, Outlook, Shopify, and AI models to classify, route, and respond to tickets without code.
Teams get a 360-degree customer view, fast ticket handling, and built-in performance insights. You can use conditional logic to trigger actions like refunds, order tracking, and recommendations while collaborating through shared views, assignments, and notes.
Samsung is clearing stock on its best-selling TVs to make room for its new 2026 TVs, which means you can score record-low prices on older model 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs.
YouTube channel Moore's Law Is Dead recently made new claims about the performance of upcoming next-generation consoles based on supposedly leaked internal documents from AMD. Although most analysts expect the PlayStation 6 to improve ray tracing performance over the PlayStation 5 significantly, its overall impact on game performance remains a...
Despite announcing that it will reduce Copilot's footprints in Windows 11, the company is set to launch AI Agents soon. Microsoft to Roll Out Taskbar AI Agents on Windows 11; Will Support Third-Party Agents as Well Microsoft just released the Windows 11 Builds 26100.8313 and 26200.8313 to the Release Preview Channel, and the company won't budge from its stand when it comes to integrating AI into its Windows 11 OS. After a backlash, Microsoft decided that it would not be expanding Copilot into simple apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets. However, it doesn't mean that the company will [β¦]
Video footage captured by Ukrainian Sting interceptor drones shows that Russiaβs endless drone assault is now powered by what some commenters have described as βflying garbage.β
PayBot helps you monetize your Discord server with Stripe-powered subscriptions and zero platform fees. Create products, set prices, and generate checkout pages with simple Discord commands while roles assign instantly after payment.
Build a branded link-in-bio storefront, sell to non-Discord users who sign up at checkout, and manage members with analytics, tier upgrades, and automations via Zapier or Make. Funds go straight to your Stripe account, and plans scale from small communities to large teams.
With modern hardware costs exploding and modern games leaving a lot to be desired, many PC gamers are returning to retro games. The barrier to entry is quite low, and I'm here to help you get started with a retro gaming PC of your own.
Giant Squid has confirmed it is beginning to explore port options for Sword of the Sea, raising the possibility of a future Xbox release for the critically acclaimed indie title.
The HP Omnibook X Flip 14" laptop is a well-made laptop that's a safe bet for work with dependable performance rates, a durable build, long-lasting batteries, and multiple configurations to suit your needs, which are now on sale.
Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimates the Mac Mini accounted for roughly 3% of Apple's US Mac unit sales last year. That position has shifted quickly.
This is why you shouldn't underestimate your local clearance store, as it can sometimes hide surprisingly valuable products for just a few bucks. Redditor Snags Sealed-Pack NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti for Just 12 Bucks From a Local Goodwill Outlet Store Your local clearance store might have a surprise for you, and before you proceed to buy hardware from popular retailers, it's worth checking what your clearance store has in stock. We have seen return warehouses selling expensive hardware for a couple of bucks, and even though it's rare, it does happen. We have another user who managed to snag [β¦]
We tested Sudokooβs unique SK-series air coolers on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Read the full review to see how they deliver big performance without annoying noise levels.
Researchers from Rice University have developed new microwave technology giving 3D printers the ability to heat ink with extremely high precision. The new tech is already being used to develop new 3D-printed tech that would be impossible without it, and to improve 3D printing efficiency.
ClientSignal automates client reporting for agencies by turning data from Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, GA4, and Google Search Console into clear, white-labeled emails that send from your address on your schedule. It writes plain-English updates, highlights campaign-level insights, and suggests actions to reduce wasted spend. Connect Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and HubSpot (Agency) to link performance to revenue. Review and edit reports, track engagement and health scores, and get mid-week alerts before churn occurs.
HoneyComb is a live Global Job Market Index where you track and trade the outlook of professions as AI reshapes work. Browse tickers for roles with price, volume, and AI defensibility scores, then use Hive Credits to express your view and build a portfolio. Explore job categories, submit new roles, and follow leaderboards while the market updates in real time.
Welcome to another week of April and this week's major release is from an industry legend that has both major hits and major flops behind him, with his latest game taking place in the world of Fable. As for the rest of this week's release, we kick off on the same theme as last week, but with some farming action instead of cat knights. This is followed by cards and vampires, a flooded world that isn't Waterworld, a reimagined cold-war that went hot and finally we end the week with some Sci-Fi action on Venus. We've also included a few more games that didn't quite make this week's list.
Masters of Albion / Early access / This week's major release / Wednesday 22 April
A bold reimagining of the God Game genre from the creator who defined it. Shape a living world as a god - or step into it and experience it through your people. Build, guide and defend your town by day, then survive the night when everything is under threat. There is no single solution. Only yours. Steam link
Elon Musk lays out the plans for Tesla's future AI ecosystem, utilizing both Samsung & TSMC 2nm tech for AI6 & AI6.5 chips. Tesla's 2nm Duo Confirmed: AI6 Goes Samsung With LPDDR6 & AI6.5 Goes TSMC With Improved Performance A few days ago, Tesla announced the successful tape out of its AI5 chip, made at Samsung. The chip is just one of the many custom silicon designs that Elon Musk and his enterprises are making to fulfill their in-house AI demand. Musk also talked about the next-generation chips, such as AI6 and the Dojo3 supercomputer project. The company is aiming [β¦]
DDR5 RAM usually has 2x 32-bit subchannels (single rank), which requires more ICs to populate a 64-bit wide bus. ASRock's new HUDIMM has just 1x 32-bit channel and can work with standard DDR5 in mix-and-matched configs as well. HUDIMM sticks are being made by TeamGroup and are supported on most LGA 1700 ASRock motherboards.
JEYI's new PCIe to M.2 adapter is flat and sits flush with the motherboard when installed in a PCIe slot. It basically takes up no perpendicular space, allowing an SSD to be installed even in tight spaces where the GPU is often blocking the area. The adapter features PCIe 4.0 speeds and is backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 as well.
You can use Xbox Expansion Cards on PC with a CFexpress adapter since these cards use a standard CFexpress Type-B connector. There are various options available such as PCIe to CFexpress or M.2 to CFexpress, and all of them are inexpensive. You just need to format the Expansion Card before it's useable, but don't expect blazing-fast speeds afterward.
Toshiba said that it can only offer a refund at the original cost for a broken hard drive, as replacing it would take over a year. The user expressed disappointment over the move, as they'll have to spend significantly more than they'll get back in the refund due to chip shortages.
Airbin is an AI-powered workspace that lets you create, enhance, store, and share files in one place. It reads and organizes your uploads, remembers context, and lets you find anything by asking in natural language. You can generate images, video, music, and text, then edit and refine content in the app. Choose storage plans from 500 GB to 5 TB with context memory limits, and share securely with granular controls. Airbin encrypts data with AES-256 and keeps your content private and out of model training.
Wheelr is a free online giveaway and random name picker for raffles, classrooms, teams, livestreams, and events. Run single or multi-wheel sessions, add names, save presets, and style colors, backgrounds, center logo or text, and fonts to match your brand. Control rotation, countdown, and victory sounds to build suspense, and keep results transparent with a clear winners list. Setup is fast, no registration is required, and you can switch among up to four wheels to keep events flowing.
Some amazing bundle deals are available on Microcenter, bringing significant discounts when you buy one or more component with your favorite CPU. Micro Center is Hosting Amazing Exclusive Deals, Offering Ryzen 9800X3D, Motherboard, RAM Combo, Starting at $679 It's pretty hard to build a high-end gaming PC for under $2000 these days due to the high RAM and SSD prices. Moreover, when the CPU alone costs nearly $500 and the GPU prices are nearly 20-30% higher than usual, you can't expect a powerful PC for a $2K price tag. However, it's still possible if you go to your local Micro [β¦]
EmuDeckΒ developer has made their own Steam Machine, resembling an Xbox Series S console & packs an AMD Ryzen CPU with an RX 9060 XT GPU. Steam Machine Capabilities In An Xbox Series S Design: EmuDeck's Playnix Console is Powered By Linux & Packs AMD Ryzen CPU, RX 9060 XT & 16 GB RAM EmuDeck, who are responsible for making emulation possible on SteamOS platforms such as the Steam Deck, couldn't wait for the Steam Machines to land and decided to make their own console called the Playnix. The Playnix console is very much a PC in a console shape. It [β¦]
Assessment First helps UK businesses create, store, and send risk assessments and RAMS packs in one place. Build professional documents in minutes using structured templates, generate branded PDFs, and send them for approval without the usual admin.
Keep everything organised per job or client, including insurances, training certificates, policies, incidents, COSHH and HACCP records. Compile full compliance packs in seconds, auto-fill job details, and keep documents up to date without chasing paperwork or digging through files.
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 [β¦]
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.
Upload a file and get a presentable PDF in seconds with no manual formatting or print settings. Files are processed in the EU and deleted immediately. Three free exports are included, with paid packs starting at $19. A REST API is available for automation.
All the ways to watch Amstel Gold Race 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, including FREE options, as Mattias Skjelmose defends his men's title.
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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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.
Every invoice is Factur-X and ZUGFeRD compliant by default, with no setup needed. Clients can pay instantly by scanning a SEPA QR code directly from the invoice. With e-invoicing mandates coming in France in 2026 and Germany in 2027, you're already covered from day one. No credit card needed, no transaction fees.
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 1β2 seconds. Powered by Googleβs 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.
Upload PDFs, Word files, or images, auto-detect speakers, and match them to curated voices for podcasts, audiobooks, and video voiceovers. Create broadcast-ready results without a DAW.
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 homeβs or workβs 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 [β¦]
The launch of the MacBook NeoΒ couldnβt have materialized at a better time, because itβs not just the attractive $599 starting price thatβs going to encourage buyers to upgrade, but itβs 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, [β¦]
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.
Use it to satisfy SBA loan requirements, share with investors, or draft client plans faster. Start free with one AI-generated plan and a 3-section preview, then upgrade for unlimited plans, PDFs, deeper research, and priority support.
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.
Everything runs locally on your Mac or Windowsβ your recordings never leave your device. Pay once $29.9 for unlimited exports. No subscription.
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.
Founders can submit listings, choose pricing tiers, and gain visibility with sponsoring placements, while readers use categories and the blog to find tools and inspiration. Only listings that use confetti get accepted.
PresentButler is a digital butler that helps you find thoughtful, personal gifts. Its AI, Edwin, listens to who youβre 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.
Narwalβs 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.
Conway wrote that he βwill be stepping back from some of my usual activities,β but he will βcontinue to supportβ founders backed by his firm SV Angel.
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 [β¦]
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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 toΒ drop out of the LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X business, leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouth. Despite LPDDR4 RAM bringing in fewer margins, Chinaβs DRAM manufacturers can establish long-term business relationships for future [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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 ProΒ 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 wouldnβt 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 [β¦]
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.
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South of Midnight wins the BAFTA for New Intellectual Property, beating titles like Split Fiction and ARC Raiders, marking Xboxβs only award at this yearβs 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. [β¦]
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.
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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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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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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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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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.
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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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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 endβofβlife (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.
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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 changedβthe way people play games and what publishers look for in games to fundβand 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.
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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.
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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 / Β£179.99 / β¬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...
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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 [β¦]
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NASAβs 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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
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 [β¦]
The Keychron V5 Ultra 8K is a wireless mechanical hot-swappable keyboard with a 96-percent layout and up to an 8,000 Hz polling rate β and it gets up to 660 hours of battery life.
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New touch-up tools in Google Photosβ image editor let you refine skin texture, remove blemishes, brighten eyes or whiten teeth. 
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