Valve Steam Controller release date revealed by leaked review Another review outlet has accidentally leaked its Steam Controller review. While the review is now hidden, it has unveiled the release date for Valve’s new controller. According to 4Gamers, the controller will be released on May 4th at 3 PM in Japan local time. Last week, […]
Intel's Arc gaming GPU roadmap is in a weird state, as the company has reportedly been reshuffling a significant portion of its dedicated Arc desktop GPU launches for the upcoming quarters. Currently, Intel offers its second-generation "Battlemage" architecture, based on the Xe2 IP, as a dedicated desktop gaming GPU in the form of the B580 mid-range graphics card. For those interested in Xe3-based "Celestial" or Xe3P-based "Crescent Island" dedicated GPU variants, Intel leaker Jaykihn has confirmed that there won't be an update anytime soon. Even the next-generation Xe4 "Druid" is being reconsidered for dedicated gaming GPUs. Intel has previously confirmed that it will continue GPU development, but desktop gamers might not be the primary focus, leaving notebook users in a better position.
Intel currently offers new GPU IP through integrated graphics, such as the Arc B390 iGPU found in "Panther Lake" processors, which use Xe3 IP. However, desktop dedicated GPUs are still using Xe2, and even for a maxed-out "Battlemage" configuration, Intel only offers the Arc Pro B70 and Arc Pro B65 graphics cards. These cards maximize the BMG-G31 Xe2 silicon but are intended for professional users. A recent driver update added the ability to play games on these cards, but they are still primarily designed for AI workloads and professional visualization, and they are priced higher than what the average gamer would want. Gamers are still seeking clarity about future updates, and the lack of recent rumors regarding an additional Arc gaming discrete GPU is concerning. Below are older roadmaps, and we expect to see an updated version sometimes in the near future as Intel confirms changes.
Last week, we learned more information on the Steam Controller via an early review by YouTuber Techy Talk that went live before the end of the embargo. Japanese publication 4Gamer has made the same mistake today, and its early review confirmed the controller will be released in just a week, on May 4. While the publication already took their early review down and their social media post promoting it, it wasn't swift enough to prevent some eagle-eyed Reddit users from saving both. Gaming Leaks and Rumors user ___Steve managed to save the images that accompanied 4Gamer's review, which offer a […]
Intel Core 5 320, a Wildcat Lake CPU designed for budget laptops, has been tested, showcasing good numbers against its competition. Intel Wildcat Lake, Core 5 320, Shows ST and MT Wins Against Current-Gen Chips While Offering 50% iGPU Performance With Just A Quarter of The Xe3 Cores Wildcat Lake should turn out to be a surprise hit from Intel if OEMs build upon the reference design and specs. Just recently, we saw a stunning reference design from Intel, featuring an aluminum body, stunning colors, and decent specs for an everyday PC. Now, we have the first independent benchmarks coming […]
According to movie insider V Scooper, Nintendo is pitching a movie based on its sci-fi franchise Metroid. V Scooper added that Sony Pictures and Universal Pictures are fighting to win the rights to produce it: Metroid, last I heard a few months ago, was still in a bit of a push between studios, no updates since. Sony is one of the stronger contenders for Metroid, Universal is also fighting for it, both are leaning for live action but this could change. Both studios have experience adapting Nintendo IPs to the big screen. Universal, through its Illumination subsidiary, was extremely successful […]
Google's next-generation TPUv8e AI chip will reportedly utilize Intel Foundry's EMIB packaging, marking a series of wins for Intel in recent days. Intel Foundry Might Be Making Google's Next-Gen TPU With Its Advanced Packaging "EMIB" Capabilities Intel has been in the limelight for the past couple of days as it buisnesses gain traction from the recent surge in Agentic AI, which has led to CPUs becoming the hottest commodity after GPUs and memory. Now, reports are coming from Taiwanese outlet, Commercial Times, that Google will leverage Intel's EMIB technology for its next-generation TPU chip. Intel Foundry has already secured Tesla […]
A few hours ago, British developer Creative Assembly and publisher SEGA have posted what looks like a teaser trailer for Alien: Isolation 2 on the official YouTube channel of the first game. The teaser is only 25 seconds long, and most of the video is pitch black, but you can see the Creative Assembly and 20th Century Studios (which owns the IP) logos. The trailer is titled "False Sense of Security," and its description reads: "A feeling of being safer than one really is." Interestingly, DSO Gaming spotted that Alien: Isolation 2 will be powered by Epic's Unreal Engine 5 rather […]
Read to Unlock turns reading into screen time you actually earn. Scan a physical book page with your camera, answer a quick comprehension question, and collect credits to spend on your favorite apps. Use it to build a steady reading habit and enjoy guilt-free scrolling. The iOS app works without an account and enforces discipline that builds over time.
Saarathy is a multi-platform organizational suite that provides an all-in-one communication solution for any community. It offers a rich framework including chats, emails, calls, tasks, files, calendar, web hosting, support, networking, administration, and more. As sovereign software, it is self-hostable on cloud or PC and can be white-labeled with your own branding. Saarathy is approved by the Government E Marketplace, India, and is commercially available at $5 per user per year.
Qvery is an autonomous AI agent that tracks your brand’s visibility across AI search. Add your brand and it auto-generates topics and queries, runs daily checks in ChatGPT and Google AI Mode, and logs every citation and competitor it finds. From these responses, Qvery delivers insights like Visibility, Share of Voice, and Sentiment so you can measure, compare, and act on. The roadmap expands into a suite of marketing agents, including Mention Builder, UGC Agent, and Content Optimizer.
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a telecommunications fraud campaign that uses fake CAPTCHA verification tricks to dupe unsuspecting users into sending international text messages that incur charges on their mobile bills, generating illicit revenue for the threat actors who lease the phone numbers.
According to a new report published by Infoblox, the operation is believed to
Microsoft is... giving users exactly what they want? In the latest Windows Insider preview for Windows 11, Microsoft is rolling out an updated Windows Update experience that gives users more control over their update process. This includes the option to skip updates entirely during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) menu, allowing you to set up a PC without applying updates first. Previously, new PC configurations and installations might have been several months behind on Windows 11 updates, and Microsoft would force users to apply these updates immediately. This led to prolonged OS setup times and user frustration. Now, for those who need to move to a new desktop quickly and apply updates at a later date, Microsoft is finally offering an option during OOBE to install the OS first and apply updates later.
Additionally, Microsoft is now allowing users to pause Windows 11 updates in the settings with a dedicated calendar that extends up to 35 days. This ensures you have ample time to schedule an update session without disrupting your workflow. However, the 35-day mark is not a hard stop, as users can re-pause updates for another 35 days even after the original period has expired, essentially allowing updates to be paused indefinitely. There are no limits on how many times you can reset this pause date, giving you full control over the entire update process. This could be especially useful when a new update series arrives, and you want to wait and see if there are any OS issues or known problems before applying the update. For example, in the latest Windows 11 April update, some PCs might experience a BitLocker trigger, but this will be resolved in a future fix. Users can wait a few days for a fix to arrive and then install updates all at once without being forced to do so immediately.
Taiwan-based manufacturer is reportedly the country's first to offer LPDDR5X memory for NVIDIA Vera Rubin platforms as the green team diversifies its supply chain to power its Agentic AI powerhouse. NVIDIA Diversifies Its Supply Chain, Adding Taiwan-Based Memory Maker For Vera Rubin's LPDDR5X Solution NVIDIA will require a lot of memory, both low-power and high-bandwidth, to fuel the growing needs of Agentic AI with its Vera Rubin platforms. We know that NVIDIA's Vera Rubin makes use of two types of memory. The Vera CPUs use LPDDR5X DRAM while Rubin GPUs use HBM4 DRAM. Both of these have different purposes. HBM4 […]
TSMC's production lines are being expanded to accommodate more wafer capacity, with a key focus on the new 2nm and 3nm lines. TSMC Focuses Full Efforts To Expand 2nm and 3nm Capacity As Supply In Shock After Huge Demand From AI Firms Recently, AI firms announced that they will be expanding their compute capabilities big time. This massive expansion means that more chips will be required as these are multi-year projects that will address current & future needs. TSMC, being the leading semiconductor maker, has been enjoying this extra demand, but at the same time, the production lines continue to […]
With Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced now officially confirmed and virtually around the corner, a new leak from @xjØnathan on X, Ubisoft is also working on a remake of Assassin's Creed 1. The leak allegedly stems from someone within Ubisoft, although not much else is known about the AC1 remake. The Black Flag remake was a collaborative effort between Ubisoft Singapore, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Belgrade, Chengdu, India, Kyiv, Montpellier, Philippines, Quebec, and Shanghai.
This recent leak corroborates a recent rumor that Ubisoft already had at least one Assassin's Creed remake in the works, however, future remakes will hinge on the success of Black Flag Resynced. It remains to be seen what approach Ubisoft takes with the Assassin's Creed 1 remake, but, given the way the gaming giant has handled Black Flag Resynced when it comes to features like DLC and multiplayer gameplay, or the absence of those features, it's safe to assume Ubisoft will be taking the same cautious approach with the Assassin's Creed 1 remake. There seems to be a decent amount of interest in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, which has garnered nearly 30,000 followers on Steam since its announcement just two days before the most recent leak.
Jam SQL Studio is a cross-platform desktop SQL client that helps you query, analyze, and manage databases faster. It supports SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and SQLite. Features include IntelliSense, execution plans, SQL notebooks, built-in charts, schema and data compare, and a modern UI. It adds an AI Workspace and a local MCP server so agents and the Claude Code CLI can safely assist with read-only queries under your policy. You can migrate from Azure Data Studio in minutes.
Rosewill, a trusted brand in PC components and server hardware since 2004, today announced the launch of the HEARTH NAS and the HEARTH NAS PRO, two new server chassis designed to bring enterprise-level storage density and thermal performance to home users, enthusiasts, and small business builders. Both chassis are built from SECC steel and support E-ATX motherboards up to 12" x 13", as well as standard ATX and Mini-ATX configurations. Each offers 10 expansion slots, front-panel USB 3.2 Type-C connectivity, and a robust cooling system featuring five 120 mm PWM fans with support for 360 mm AIO liquid coolers—giving builders the thermal headroom needed for demanding always-on workloads.
It seems the ongoing AI mania will not relegate the good ol' smartphone obsolete after all, judging by the purported collaboration between OpenAI, Qualcomm, and MediaTek on a custom smartphone processor, raising huge red flags for Apple's iPhones in the process. OpenAI is paving the way to conquer Apple's iPhones with its vision of what the smartphone's future would look like: a real-time data collection repository to enable continuous AI agent inference We already know that OpenAI has been working on a range of consumer-oriented AI devices. These include AI-powered earbuds that bear the internal codename "Sweetpea" and might retail […]
EveryDev.ai is a community-driven directory for AI developer tools. Discover and compare tools by topic, follow news and guides, and join discussions to share insights and builds. Create a profile, track trends across thousands of tools and hundreds of topics, and stay informed with weekly digests and contests.
DNS Assistant provides enterprise DNS posture management that continuously monitors DNS records, DNSSEC, and WHOIS data to detect configuration drift and hijacking attempts within minutes. It establishes historical baselines, validates chains of trust, and delivers detailed differences with alerts via email, Slack, Teams, SMS, or webhooks. Teams use its multi-tenant access controls, audit trails, and REST API to integrate monitoring into CI/CD and SIEM workflows and secure large domain portfolios.
Bremma is the operating system for your relationship, built around one core habit: a consistent weekly meeting. The Weekly is where everything comes together. Throughout the week, you capture what matters as it happens—from conversations and tensions to updates, goals, and tasks—so when you sit down together, it is all in one place and ready to be discussed.
Bremma brings structure without adding complexity. Everything you add during the week flows into your Weekly, so instead of wondering what to talk about, you have a clear space to communicate, take action, and move forward together. Built with guidance from a licensed therapist, Bremma supports the modern relationship.
TaxLens helps freelancers and small businesses turn receipts into tax-ready records. Snap a photo and it extracts the merchant, date, totals, and tax in seconds, then smartly separates business from personal expenses and assigns categories. Generate accountant-ready PDF packets and CSV exports, with multi-currency support and historical exchange rates. See deductions and estimated tax saved at a glance. Keep a secure digital receipt vault on-device or synced with iCloud, with privacy-first design. Available on the App Store.
Online Notepad is a free, browser-based writing pad that saves everything locally, so your notes stay private and work offline. Open the site and start typing—no account or sync required.
Use the Simple editor for clean plain text with live word, character, sentence, and line counts, search and replace, dark mode, and one-click .txt download. Switch to the Advanced editor for rich text formatting, multiple notes with titles and full-text search, and Markdown export.
Bulky powerbanks with a ton of juice bring a decent level of utility to the table, but carrying them is an encumbrance, whether it is in your hand or shoved in your pocket. Also, imagine the weight when you have to attach a cable to it while connected to the phone or tablet? Thankfully, the TORRAS AirVolt solves both of these complaints by offering a sleek alternative with a 10,000mAh capacity, meaning that it has sufficient juice to deliver multiple full charges. Best of all, you get two attached braided USB-C cables, all for the price of $50.00 after a […]
Klodsy is an AI fashion assistant that lets you try on outfits and manage a digital wardrobe. Choosing outfits online is stressful for shoppers, creators, and sellers. People want to see clothes on themselves, not on a model. Klodsy makes this easy. Upload a photo, pick outfits, and get a natural, realistic try-on with no filters or beautifying. The goal is to make online shopping simpler and help people find styles they love while reducing wrong purchases.
David Moseley is an award-winning home cinema designer from Australia, here he discusses his deign processes and how you can make simple upgrades at home.
Visual Studio has never really been the lightweight option. It's not the tool you open just to tweak a config file or write a quick script. It is the big Windows development environment, the one built for full applications, larger codebases, serious debugging, enterprise workflows, C++, .NET, cloud services, web...
The era of thinner iPhones was finally put to rest when Apple introduced the iPhone 17 Pro Max, its thickest flagship to date. While some might conclude that the Cupertino firm has lost its design ‘mojo’ with this release, the flagship also sports the largest battery for any of the company’s releases, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max said to take it up a notch in both dimensions and internal specifications. A comparison between Apple’s latest and upcoming flagships shows that thicker devices are in fashion thanks to the advantages that they bring. New dimensions comparison shows Apple is focused […]
Groowble helps parents turn chores, homework, and screen-time limits into positive habits kids enjoy. Its points-based system rewards effort, builds independence, and reduces daily power struggles. Create custom tasks and challenges, set reminders, and define rewards kids can unlock. Track progress across the week and adapt points, tasks, and incentives to each child's age and needs.
Lyria 3 Pro is an online AI song and music generator that uses Google DeepMind’s Lyria 3 Pro model to turn text prompts or uploaded images into studio-quality, royalty-free tracks. It features auto-generated lyrics, realistic multilingual vocals, and full production at 48kHz/24-bit quality. You can control genre, mood, BPM, language, and instrumentation, then download high-fidelity stereo audio for use on YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, games, and ads. Create, preview, and manage tracks directly in the browser, with samples and pricing available on the platform.
On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss how Apple has changed since Cook became CEO in 2011, and what challenges incoming CEO John Ternus will be facing.
This is one of the handful of eGPUs that come with the latest Thunderbolt 5 interface, closing the gap with PCIe interface. MOREFINE Introduces G2 External GPU Docking Station, Featuring GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB GPU and Both Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink Ports Hardware maker MOREFINE has introduced its brand new external GPU dock called the G2, which brings the Blackwell-based NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB desktop GPU for powering mobile devices. This is one of the handful of external GPU docks that bring dual GPU connectivity options, including both Thunderbolt and OCuLink, offering a more versatile […]
The success of AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D eventually materialized the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, offering more cores and cache for those who can get the more demanding work finished in the least amount of time and can pay for the privilege of owning one of the best gaming desktop CPUs on the market. Fortunately, today isn’t the day when you’ll be forced to fork over a premium because Amazon has slashed $125 from the total, meaning that you can grab every Ryzen 9 9950X3D for just $573.99 for a limited time. With a combined 128MB of total L3 cache, the Ryzen 9 […]
The Android smartphone market is littered with manufacturers to the point where they need to invest millions in discerning features and ‘over the top’ marketing to generate sales. Even after that, the margins often feel like it isn’t worth the effort. To make matters worse, the ongoing DRAM shortage has forced all companies to introduce price hikes, which will consequently make their devices more expensive and lower consumer interest. Fortunately, a tipster reveals that, after closer inspection, a lot of these companies feel that the demand for high-end camera sensors is declining, and since these parts are more expensive than slightly […]
Meshes is outbound event routing infrastructure for SaaS. Emit one product event through our SDK or API, and we route it to every connected destination like HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack, Mailchimp, Discord, and more with automatic retries, fan-out, idempotent delivery, and dead letter capture. Embeddable workspaces let your customers manage their own integrations inside your app. Node.js and Go SDKs and MCP server for AI agents are available. Free tier available with no credit card required.
Google Review Boost helps local businesses create a direct Google review link and purchase reviews from genuine, aged Google accounts. It delivers reviews gradually, supports custom content, and includes a 30-day replacement guarantee to keep reviews live. Use it to build trust, improve Google Maps and local search rankings, and convert more customers.
Another year, another major Adobe Illustrator update. Have they finally fixed some long-standing glitches? Do I think the new tools and features will be worth your while? Read on to find out…
LG is reportedly making 27-inch OLED gaming monitors with Samsung QD-OLED screens According to multiple reports via FlatPanelsHD, LG reportedly plans to create new 27-inch 240Hz OLED monitors using Samsung’s QD-OLED display panels. This means it will use OLED screens manufactured by their direct competitor, rather than one of LG Display’s OLED panels. DLG Display currently manufactures […]
Samsung might opt for a silicon-carbon (Si/C) battery within its next-gen flagships, including the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Even so, the South Korean tech behemoth is apparently playing it very safe and refusing to go wild with 10,000mAh-like battery capacities for its Galaxy S27 series. While this tidbit might disappoint some, given the fact that 6,000mAh+ battery capacities are increasingly becoming the norm with Chinese smartphones, we contend that the rumored 5,800mAh battery for the Galaxy S27 Ultra will be more than enough, courtesy of two key innovations. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to sport the uber-efficient M16 OLED screen, with overall […]
The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra is already a top recommendation in the resin 3D printer world, but with this discount, it's a no-brainer. Featuring a 16K resolution on a 10.1-inch LCD, you get 14 microns of accuracy with so many smart features that it'd be an actual challenge to ruin a print, or the printer.
Idle Pilot keeps your Slack presence online during the hours you choose. Set your work schedule once, and it runs from the cloud to keep you green even when your laptop is closed or offline.
Connect your workspace without admin approval or installing bots, using your standard Slack web session with an optional 1‑click Chrome setup. Control time zones, edit hours anytime, and switch it off instantly. Idle Pilot stores only basic profile and schedule data and never reads or sends messages.
Scoring Zone is a golf short game practice app that turns putting, chipping, and pitching into scored challenges with specific targets, all benchmarked against your handicap. It tracks every session with XP-based progression, calculates a Short Game Handicap and Putting Handicap from full performance tests, and delivers strokes gained stats round by round. The Practice Assistant builds structured sessions around your weaknesses, while 50+ scored drills with pressure simulations help close the gap between practice performance and on-course results.
Samsung boosts DRAM cell density by 50% with new “4F square cell” tech Samsung is reportedly breaking past the 10nm DRAM barrier with its new 10a DRAM technology. Using a new Vertical Channel Transistor (VCT) process, Samsung is reducing the size of its DRAM cells by adding capacitors on top of transistors. Until now, these […]
ASUS’ enhanced 12V-2×6 cable now has a price tag Earlier this month, ASUS unveiled its ROG Equalizer 12V-2×6 power cable. Now, ASUS has listed this cable on its official US storefront (thanks to Uniko’s Hardware) with an official price tag of $49.99. So far, this cable has only been listed in the US. This means that UK […]
Samsung made a generational leap by introducing a novel heat sink within the Exynos 2600 chip, substantially improving its thermal stability in the process. Even so, with the upcoming Exynos 2700 chip, Samsung intends to build on its budding momentum by opting for an innovative side-by-side (SBS) architecture alongside a more refined heat sink, unlocking a significant jump in memory bandwidth. Samsung is banking on a novel SBS architecture and a more refined heat sink to improve the real-world performance of its upcoming Exynos 2700 chip As a refresher, the Exynos 2700 chip is expected to leverage Samsung's SF2P process, […]
In some regions, we are seeing some relief occassionally, but only specific RAM kits are enjoying the discounts. China Witnesses $87 Price Drop for 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5 Module, But the Price Still Stands Nearly 5X Higher Than Last Year The volatility of the current DRAM market is apparent from the price instability, which is why we see RAM prices going up on some days and down on some other. The German market showed such a trend in March, recording its first price drop in RAM prices for various DDR5 modules in March. Howeve, the price trend quickly changed in […]
Northwest Repair was sent an Asus ROG Strix 4090 that had a dead core and memory chips with fake markings to make it look like the real thing. Unfortunately, there's no way of telling what these counterfeit parts actually were, but the main takeaway is just how good these scammers are getting as of late.
Mo connects Slack product decisions to GitHub and GitLab, blocking merges that contradict your team's approvals. It reads decisions, distinguishes pending from approved, and flags drifts in pull and merge requests before code ships. Mo focuses on correctness, not style, so your team merges only what matches the agreement. Start with a 7-day free trial and pay per project after the trial.
iDox.ai helps teams use AI without exposing sensitive data. You can automatically redact, mask, or anonymize documents before sharing them so personal, regulated, and confidential information stays protected.
It also monitors how AI tools are used in real time. If someone tries to paste sensitive data into ChatGPT or an AI agent accesses local files, iDox.ai can block or sanitize it before anything leaves the device. Everything is managed from one place with policies, access controls, and audit logs built in.
The Good Part is a free daily wellness app for millennial women built around one belief: the good stuff is already there, you just need a place to practice seeing it. Every day it meets you where you are—whether you're in a fog or feeling yourself—with mood-matched affirmations, journaling prompts, and a growing collection of your own glimmers. No streaks, no guilt, no pressure.
Built by a solo female founder who needed it herself, it's for women in the messy middle—the hard seasons, the ordinary Tuesdays that don't feel like enough. Not a productivity app dressed up in pink, but a daily reminder that the good part is already happening.
Creative Assembly teases their next Alien Isolation game Alien Isolation is almost twelve years old, and it remains one of the best Alien games ever made. Today, Creative Assembly has started teasing something new on its Alien: Isolation social media channels, suggesting the company will soon be ready to unveil its next Alien game. Creative […]
The big conversation right now revolves around whether or not Xbox will return to "exclusive" games. It's a big decision, much bigger than perhaps most people realize.
Valve has added new developer tools to help dial in performance on the Steam Deck. Users will now be able to submit data to help identify average framerates, as well as provide feedback on Verified game status.
Apple is reportedly set to become the third-largest laptop vendor by the end of 2026, according to market research firm Sigmaintell. Their projections indicate that Apple-made laptops will surpass the industry staple Dell, securing the third spot. This is a remarkable achievement for Apple, which will capture significant unit sales with its newly released, affordable MacBook Neo. According to the market research, the largest vendor by unit sales in 2026 is expected to be Lenovo with 43 million units, followed by HP with 39 million units. Apple is anticipated to sell 28 million MacBooks that year, an impressive number considering the firm sold about 23 million MacBooks in 2025.
The latest MacBook Neo is projected to sell around 10 million units, while the remaining 18 million units are expected to come from the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 14/16 variants. With its current product portfolio, Apple covers a wide range of market segments, from the entry-level $599 MacBook Neo (or $499 with a student discount) to mid-range offerings like the thin and light MacBook Air, and high-end options for professionals with the MacBook Pro lineup. By catering to every segment from entry-level to high-end, Apple enhances its market visibility and provides users with options to fit their budgets.
The $99 price tag aligns with Valve's decision not to subsidize its new hardware. The company announced the Steam Controller in late 2025 alongside a new Steam Machine and the Steam Frame VR headset.
It's been nearly fifteen years since The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim took the gaming world by storm, and fans are still waiting for The Elder Scrolls VI. Skyrim redefined open world action RPG gameplay, achieving unanimous critical acclaim and commercial success. Last we heard, it had surpassed 60 million units sold in 2023. Following its release, Bethesda Game Studios immediately started working on Fallout 4, which was also quite successful in its own right. After that, though, the studio decided to break its routine to work on something new: a multiplayer version of Fallout, which became Fallout 76. It was […]
Some camera brands died long ago but their names live on under new management. Here are some of the most notable 'orphaned' brands in the camera industry that have nothing to do with the original companies
Macrobit Interactive has recently launched its first base-building automation game, Factory 95, and its retro graphics and fast-paced gameplay are making me want to give the genre a try.
More PC gamers are stepping away from AAA titles and modern hardware as prices continue to rise, and they're finding refuge in classic retro games. Here's how you build your own dedicated retro gaming PC for less than $500.
Valve's upcoming Steam Controller is one of the most anticipated hardware releases the company plans to unveil soon. In a leaked video review that has since been taken down, we learned that Valve has reportedly priced this product at $99. This price point may leave enthusiasts weighing the potential higher cost against its features. While it is on the pricier side for a wireless controller, Valve positions the Steam Controller as having an ergonomic, programmable, and immersive design. What makes it special are its features, including four programmable buttons, dual touchpads, a hall effect sensor, HD rumble for haptic feedback, decent battery life, and connectivity options that include Bluetooth and a separate 2.4 GHz dongle. All of this may justify the asking price, but given the recent influx of high-quality third-party controllers, we should wait for official reviews before drawing any conclusions.
Just a few days ago, Valve quietly uploaded a Steam Controller unboxing video on its Steam platform. However, the video has not been made available for viewing, as attempting to play it results in a "This video has not been processed for streaming" message. This indicates that the launch of the controller is imminent, but since a review was released early, we are likely just a week or two away from the official unveiling. Below is a screenshot from the leaked video review, which has now been taken down.
Samsung has reportedly produced the world's first "standalone" DRAM module that uses a process tech below 10nm. Samsung's New Sub-10nm DRAM Technology To Boost Densities & Uses New Materials For long, the DRAM industry has relied on a 10nm process technology for producing integrated circuits. 10nm DRAM technologies range from 1x, 1y, 1x, 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. Now, Samsung is working on a brand new 10a process technology for DRAM that goes below the official "10nm" process limit. Samsung Electronics has produced the world's first single-digit nanometer DRAM working die. It is reported that the company plans to rapidly […]
Scrap Labs has unveiled the Scrap 1, a compact laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printer that fits on a workbench and starts at $9,600 — a fraction of what industrial LPBF systems typically cost
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D was never set up for success, but our testing reveals the ugly side of AMD’s latest X3D CPU: higher power consumption for minuscule performance gains.
A Redditor who lost their right arm in an accident decided to prototype and build their own single-handed controller to get back into gaming. This peripheral combines a mouse and keypad into a single ergonomic device for one-handed use of PCs and consoles.
Iconic home computer brand has reversed its no-third-party firmware decision but makes it clear that users will get 'no free support/replacement for bricked modded units.'
The Garmin Tactix 8 is the ultimate one-watch solution for tactical operators. With an unbelievable battery life and dedicated tactical features, there's nothing better on the market at the moment.
Microsoft has restructured its Windows team to better position Windows 11 as a strong platform that people should want to use. Here's how it's going about that.
Welcome to the last week of April and this week's major release is based on a popular comic and animated series, but we'll let you figure out which one. The week kicks off with some big white trolls, followed by what is said to be a spiritual successor of Garry's Mod—for those of you that are old enough to remember that one—and a rat project that seems to involve magic. Next up we have a huge turn-based grand strategy game and we end the week with a new take on chess that somehow is a rougelike. Don't forget to check out the additional new release this week as well.
Invincible VS / This week's major release / Thursday 30 April
Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe, where you can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters in iconic locations. Unleash bone-breaking combos through fast combat and smart defensive tactics to leave a trail of blood and destruction. Land vicious Super moves and Ultimates to leave your opponents in a mess of blood. Steam link
You finish building this 3D-printed retro PC case in under 100 hours as long as you have all the right tools and materials. u/Potatozeng even included a PDF guide (with pictures!) to help you through the process.
Turtle Beach's new Command Series of peripherals features a lot of screens, and the most interesting implementation is seen in the MC7 mouse. The 2.25-inch LCD rests where your thumb will, while providing macros or glanceable information like your PC stats. The mouse otherwise has cutting-edge specs and will be available in July.
Radarito helps you discover high-quality online videos and track their performance in real time. Instead of random feeds, videos are surfaced by people who have skin in the game. Users pay to recommend videos because they believe they will gain traction. This creates a constantly updating, incentive-driven list of videos worth watching early.
Lock In League is a competitive accountability platform that ranks how consistently you execute. Join small divisions across arenas like Founder, Builder, Athlete, and Creative, and climb an ELO-based leaderboard by sharing proof of your work, training, and recovery. Connect wearables and tools like Whoop, Garmin, Oura, GitHub, Calendar, and Strava for higher verified scores, or self-report to start. Compete solo or in teams, run 24-hour or 7-day missions, and earn season badges and platform highlights while keeping raw data private.
The introduction of the unified memory architecture changed the course of the MacBook’s future forever, and while other chipmakers are playing ‘catch-up,’ Apple continues to race ahead of the competition, taking advantage of the current memory crisis by refusing to charge a premium for its products. With this new design, the Cupertino firm is expected to jump several positions in the notebook market, reaching the number three spot by beating Dell. However, a research firm believes that one key decision from Apple enabled the latter to reach new heights, and that was the MacBook Neo release. The lower priced notebook market was […]
DeepSeek V4 is out, bringing major optimizations, including up to 1.6T model sizes, and NVIDIA is ready with Day-0 support on Blackwell GPUs using NVFP4. NVIDIA Blackwell NVFP4 Architecture Delivers Major Speed-Ups In DeepSeek v4 With More Optimizations On The Way With the launch of DeepSeek V4, we saw some major optimizations in compute & memory requirements. The updated AI model uses just 27% of single-token inference FLOPs & 10% of the KV cache when running a one-million-token context window. Two new models were also introduced, one being a Pro model with a parameter size of 1.6T, and a Flash version […]
The Bell CRM helps solo sellers and small teams track leads, contacts, deals, and tasks without clutter. It suggests next steps based on your data, offers just enough reporting to stay on top of sales, and moves deals forward with tollgates in a clear pipeline. You can enter data as easily as typing an email. Just add notes, and The Bell will extract relevant data to create tasks, activities, and new contacts based on your free text. View deals as a list or on a Kanban board and enjoy transparent pricing with no per-seat tricks.
Nomad Sync organizes your trip by pulling key details from booking emails you forward to a dedicated address, then pinning tickets, codes, and dates to a clean, chronological timeline. It extracts essentials automatically, so you stop hunting through your inbox.
The platform tracks flights in real time, highlights what’s next, and stores travel documents securely for offline access. Save places of interest to build city guides and view them against your free time, all with privacy-first design.
The Google Pixel 10a is one of the best budget phones you can buy, according to our testing, and it's now available for its lowest-ever price on Amazon.
Think of DRAM, but in a NAND-like structure, that's the basic concept of 3D X-DRAM, a revolution for the memory markets, bringing higher densities for AI. 3D X-DRAM Is Now Closer To Reality, An HBM-Replacement That Offers Higher Densities For AI In 2023, US-based NEO Semiconductor announced its brand new project called 3D X-DRAM, which was going to address the DRAM capacity bottleneck by leveraging a 3D NAND-like architecture. The company also unveiled two 3D X-DRAM cells, which will be integrated into memory solutions based on 3D X-DRAM. These include 1T1C and 3T0C DRAM cells, offering up to 512Gb, a […]
Perelo helps families manage schedules, shopping, and gift planning in one secure hub. Its Control Center unites a shared calendar, shopping list, wish lists, and important details like sizes and allergies so everyone stays in sync. Invite your family, quickly add events, see birthdays, claim gifts to avoid duplicates, and update lists on the go. One subscription covers the whole household and keeps daily life simple and coordinated.
All the ways to watch Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, including for FREE, as favorite Tadej Pogačar goes for three in a row.
It’s hard to compete with Adobe After Effects when it comes to creating impressive visual effects, and with version 26, it’s gonna be even harder. Come with me, as we take a look at some of the biggest new features that have just been released…
Mailero turns support emails into organized tickets. Just forward your support inbox and start replying instantly without any setup, workflows, or complexity. It’s built for solo founders who want to handle customer support without a full helpdesk. Everything stays simple: one inbox, threaded conversations, and clear ticket tracking. Mailero is EU hosted and GDPR compliant, with a free plan to start in seconds.
ZleeBit delivers deep analytics for Discord servers with multi-layer drill-downs that reveal who, what, when, and why behind every metric. Track member growth, invites, retention, message activity, voice usage, and moderation to understand how your community evolves.
ZleeBit prioritizes privacy by storing only metadata, not message content. Use a clean, intuitive dashboard to explore trends, surface engagement patterns, and keep server health on track. Start free and scale with pro features and responsive support.
rembr helps you stay close to the people who matter most. Set how often you want to be in touch with each person, and rembr gently reminds you when it's time to reach out. No social feed, no noise, just the right nudge at the right time.
Typer is a chat app for Mac that runs AI models locally on Apple silicon. It requires no account or internet, keeps chats on your device, and remains ad-free. It can search the web when needed, see images you drop in, and automatically selects models optimized for your Mac. The core app is free, with Hyper Typer offering unlimited web searches via a one-time purchase or subscription.
Jamdesk is a documentation platform that turns MDX into beautiful, AI-ready doc sites and deploys them globally in seconds. Push to GitHub and it auto-builds, serves via CDN, and adds SSL and custom domains. It includes AI chat search, analytics, professional themes, and 25+ MDX components like callouts, tabs, and code blocks. It generates llms.txt for LLM indexing and supports agent-driven edits and CLI-controlled pipelines for a flat monthly price.
NETTEN lets merchants accept crypto from any client worldwide and settle in seconds to RLUSD on the XRP Ledger. It is non-custodial, so funds go straight to your XRPL wallet with a 1% flat fee. Create shareable pay links, let clients pay in BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, or by card via MoonPay, and receive RLUSD instantly with no holds. The built-in Net Ten rewards deposit RLUSD to your wallet every 10 confirmed payments, and you can withdraw to your bank via MoonPay. Plans add invoicing, analytics, API access, and team seats.
ToolChase is an AI tool directory that helps you find the right solution for any task with expert reviews, transparent pricing, and honest tradeoffs. Browse categories, run head-to-head comparisons, and get recommendations tailored to your workflow. Use free utilities like the Prompt Generator, Tool Finder Quiz, API Cost Calculator, and a tested prompt library to evaluate and adopt AI faster.
Evernu provides clinician-led digital healthcare across the UK, delivering prescriptions and personalized treatment plans for weight loss, low testosterone, menopause, hair loss, ED, and health tests. You complete a quick assessment, consult UK-registered clinicians, and receive clinically proven medication with free next-day delivery. Evernu pairs care with lifestyle support including meal plans, guided workouts, hydration reminders, and progress tracking to help you stay on track and see measurable results.
In a recent experiment, Anthropic created a classified marketplace where AI agents represented both buyers and sellers, striking real deals for real goods and real money.
A base Mac mini was ordered by an Apple customer in the middle of March, and given that these compact machines were already scarce to begin with, it was estimated to reach the owner within four weeks. Unfortunately, bad luck can find anyone at a terrible place and time; the person expecting the Mac mini was disappointed to find that FedEx didn’t leave the product at the door but instead in a public area, where it was waiting to be picked up. However, while the thief was swift in depriving a customer of one of the most difficult computers to […]
OK VIKI is an AI-powered CRM built for Spanish SMBs who are tired of overly complex and expensive tools like Salesforce or Odoo. It combines CRM, projects, marketing, finance, and HR in a single platform with an AI layer that thinks and acts for your business. Unlike traditional CRMs, OK VIKI's AI detects risks, surfaces opportunities, and suggests actions using data and metrics. It includes a Spanish-language voice assistant, Smart Office integrations, and full GDPR compliance with data hosted on European infrastructure. Built in Málaga, Spain, designed for 3 million SMBs across Spain and LATAM.
Airpult is a weather and air quality app covering millions of locations worldwide. It offers hourly forecasts, real-time air quality with pollutant breakdowns, pollen alerts, precipitation nowcasting, climate history going back years, live webcams, and notifications via the app. Users can vote on how well forecasts match reality to help flag local issues for fixing. The core app is free. A subscription unlocks more air quality data, deeper historical records, sub-hour forecasts, and more saved locations.
You don't need to spend upwards of $1,500 to build and RTX 5070 system anymore as Skytech has two great prebuilts ready for you. Whether you're rocking a stealthy black setup or a minimal white one, the Shadow 5 and Archangel 5 are both ready to level it up.
Conversa delivers voice-first language practice with AI partners that listen, respond naturally, and adapt to your level. It tracks every word by difficulty, estimates your CEFR proficiency, and gives daily focus words so you know exactly what to practice. Speak naturally with live transcripts and tap any message for instant translation. Choose from engaging characters across nine languages and watch your progress over time without drills or multiple choice.
We may have learned the planned launch date for Star Wars Galactic Racer, the upcoming racing game in development at Fuse Games, with Secret Mode set to publish. The "leak" comes from the game's own Steam page, which was briefly updated with the October 6, 2026 release date. The page also included pre-order and edition details: All pre-orders include a platform-exclusive livery (with distinct variants for PS5, Xbox, and PC) and a player banner, with the livery applicable to all speeder classes. The Digital Deluxe Edition adds a digital art book, three exclusive repulsorcraft, a Deluxe Livery (also applicable to […]
There are millions of apps, but most people only use a handful daily. Vibe coding tools make this worse by helping you build more standalone apps that rarely get used.
Embeddy takes a different approach: don't build another app. Build for the apps you already love. Describe complex functionality in plain language, and Embeddy generates the backend, database, API calls, and syncing. Then it lets you embed it directly into Notion, Shopify, WordPress, or any platform where you spend your time. No new tabs, logins, or app fatigue — just new capabilities where you already are.
Tasquo is a lightweight lawncare CRM that helps you manage clients, send quotes and invoices, and get paid online with built-in Stripe. It centralizes customer details, tracks balances, and lets you convert approved quotes to invoices in one click. Tasquo keeps operations simple with focused features and no bloat, so you spend less time on admin and more time in the field. Online payments shorten cash cycles and send instant notifications when payments arrive.
In a letter to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he is “deeply sorry” that his company failed to alert law enforcement about the suspect in a recent mass shooting.
Valve Steam Controller pricing leaks An early review of Valve’s Steam Controller has been released and swiftly taken down by the YouTuber TechyTalk, unveiling the controller’s pricing ahead of its official launch. Based on the leaked review, the controller will cost $99 in the US, making it more expensive than standard PS5 or Xbox Series […]
Unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, the BMW iX3 Flow Edition integrates E Ink's Prism technology directly into the vehicle's hood, bringing the concept closer to real-world application. Unlike earlier efforts that relied on external layers of segmented panels, this version embeds the electrophoretic system into the structure of...
BookYolo is an AI travel companion that inspects vacation rentals and hotels before you book. Paste any listing link and it runs over 100 checks across reviews, photos, and policies to surface red flags like noise, cleanliness, hidden fees, and host reliability. It labels results from Outstanding Stay to A Bit Risky, answers your questions, tracks changes, and lets you compare options side by side. Use it free on web or iPhone, with an optional low-cost premium for heavy scanners, so you choose stays that truly match expectations.
Nuclear startup X-energy went public, geothermal startup Fervo is about to. Could this be the moment that climate tech investors have been waiting for?
Canadian AI startup Cohere is taking over Germany-based Aleph Alpha with support from Lidl’s owner, Schwarz Group. With the blessing of their governments, the companies intend to offer a sovereign alternative to enterprises in an AI landscape dominated by American players.
A new Windows update, currently rolling out to Dev Channel and Experimental Channel Insiders, overhauls how users manage system updates. Windows Update now allows indefinite postponements, the option to skip updates during initial setup, and the ability to reboot without immediately installing updates.
Sharma described the decision-making process as an equation, noting that memory costs influence multiple variables. She said Microsoft's focus is on building a console capable of running great games – including PC titles – while accounting for market conditions that remain in flux.
Samsung management appears intractable, unwilling to yield to the bonus-related demands of its unionized workers, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown next month. As the world's largest memory-related production capacity now appears headed for an utter paralysis, industry fears continue to mount, especially as production restoration might take twice as long as the planned 18-day strike. The wider semiconductor industry is gripped with fears of a prolonged production halt at Samsung, which would worsen the ongoing DRAM shortage As a refresher, Samsung's union workers are currently demanding 15 percent of the company's annual operating profit, which amounts to around $30 billion, […]
Diamond Rapids, also known as Xeon 7, was supposed to launch later this year, but a new leak from Jaykihn claims the timeline has now moved to 2027. Clearwater Forest, the E-core-only successor to Sierra Forest, is set to release in the first half of this year, while the next-gen Coral Rapids family is reportedly planned for 2028.
Caprica is a self-hosted AI document assistant for teams. Upload contracts, reports, policies, and internal documents, then ask questions in plain language to get clear answers with source references. Caprica runs on your own server, supports PDF, Word, Excel, and text files, and helps teams find information faster while keeping data private.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.
It's hard to break the cycle of doomscrolling, but there are plenty of apps that can help you spend more time on content that’s engaging and productive.
It looks like Intel has no plans to release ARC Xe3P-based Discrete Gaming GPUs According to the leaker Jaykihn, Intel has cancelled its plans for an ARC Xe3P-based discrete gaming GPU, and they did so “long ago”. This will leave Intel’s ARC “Battlemage” B580 without a successor based on their newer “Celestial” architecture. However, this […]
iBUYPOWER's RDY Trace X R01 is a great example of how great a pre-built PC can be, even with its flaws. There's no AAA game that it wouldn't be able to handle.
A new study from Counterpoint Research explains why PC market growth in Q1 2026 is not indicative of how the rest of the year will go. Here's my breakdown of the situation.
The Xbox Ally's 512GB is very limiting for storing most Xbox games. However, you can double its storage size without breaking bank by investing in the Sandisk Extreme 512GB microSD card, now on sale for a 41% discount.
Recently, a relatively new YouTuber by the handle of Dr.Semiconductor was tired of RAM getting ludicrously price-hiked by AI and other factors. So he began an ambitious science project to see if he could create RAM from scratch by himself.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, producer Christopher McQuarrie and collaborators pitched a feature film adaptation of EA's Battlefield series to studios and streaming services this week. McQuarrie is expected to write, direct, and produce the project, while Oscar-winning actor Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) is reportedly in talks to produce and...
The pricing of the new Steam Controller has just been leaked by YouTuber Techy Talk, who uploaded a review of Valve's new device earlier. Some Internet user quickly downloaded it and reuploaded it on Streamable, which means we have access to information on the price and the reviewer's first impressions. The price is $99. This means the Steam Controller sits $25 above the DualSense's price, but, according to the reviewer, it offers substantially more functionality. Their conclusion is that no single controller can be perfect for every use case, but for anyone wanting one device that handles both gaming and […]
Thankfully, ASUS hasn't put a premium price on its new 12V-2x6 cable that will keep the RTX 50 series GPUs save from melting. ASUS Officially Launches the 12V-2x6 ROG Equalizer Cable at $50 to Protect Your 16-pin GPU Connector From Melting The ROG Equalizer, which got introduced two weeks ago has finally appeared on the official ASUS store. We all wanted to know its price since ASUS usually prices its premium components quite high. While a power cable can't be considered an actual "component", it's a crucial one, considering the fate of high-end RTX 50 series graphics cards will depend […]
Microsoft is introducing major changes to Windows 11 updates, giving users greater control by allowing extended or indefinite update pausing, restoring normal shutdown and restart options even when updates are pending, and improving clarity about which updates are installed.
Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have enacted a moratorium on all data center projects because it would affect one site to be built on a former paper mill in Jay, Franklin County.
New leaks claim that Intel's upcoming Xe3P graphics architecture won't feature any discrete gaming GPUs, and even the next-gen Xe4 lineup isn't confirmed to. Intel is instead prioritizing the datacenter and workstation segments for new graphics IP, and is featuring them on mobile parts.
Maintenance OS helps landlords and homeowners run the full repair workflow in one place. Capture issues with photos, let AI diagnose and classify them, then dispatch a single request to multiple contractors. Compare bids side by side and track work through completion with a searchable history. It reads contractor replies to extract prices and timelines, pulls data from invoices, and learns which vendors perform best across your properties so you can make faster, confident decisions.
Medrade Clean is an app for requesting residential cleaning and organization services. It works like Uber for cleaning, helping clients find nearby professionals and ensuring safety through background checks on both parties.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13-inch and Apple's MacBook Neo have a lot in common, and normally it would be hard to decide. But with Surface prices going up, it's become much harder to recommend the Windows device. Here's my full comparison.
AMD's next-generation SP8 & SP7 sockets, designed for the Zen 6-powered EPYC Venice & Verano CPUs, have been detailed. AMD SP8 & SP7 Sockets Are Bigger Than Their Predecessors, Showcasing The Compute Density Increase For Next-Gen EPYC Venice & Verano CPUs Last year, AMD announced its EPYC Venice & EPYC Verano CPUs. The former comes with up to 256 cores in Zen 6C flavors with a launch scheduled for 2026, while the latter is a cost-effective Zen 6 offering that's slated for a 2027 launch. Now, Taiwanese component manufacturer HELM Technology has revealed the new socket, each featuring a larger […]
Intel is making some big changes to its desktop gaming roadmap to deliver faster performance, with new hardware & software technologies. Intel Says They Want To Match AMD X3D CPUs By Changing Their Entire Gaming Desktop Strategy Over the Next Five Years In an interview with PCGameshardware, Robert Hallock has shared the plans of the client CPU team covering desktops, laptops, and handheld PC markets. Robert has been giving us some hints of their strategy over the past few weeks, and it looks like Intel is on the right path. A key change in Intel's desktop strategy came around after […]
A trio of next-generation chipsets for laptops has begun flooding the market, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme being the company’s top-end version of this generation, followed by the slightly slower Snapdragon X2 Elite and lastly, the Snapdragon X2 Plus. With the SoCs tailor-made to take on Apple’s M-series, the San Diego firm has several options for its partners, but that’s where the problem lies. A discussion on Reddit talks about how Qualcomm’s tier-based approach is hurting its position and how it should only focus on the high-end market before trickling its way down to the less expensive brackets. The current […]
Flux Plugins provides a suite of WordPress plugins that boost speed, accessibility, and SEO. The Flux Suite includes Media Optimizer for compressing and serving images efficiently and AI Alt Text & Accessibility Audit to generate alt text and flag issues affecting compliance. Install in minutes, reduce bandwidth, and keep visitors engaged with faster, more accessible pages.
All these and future AI-powered WordPress plugins come in one license that scales with you. Sign up to get access to premium features across current and all future plugins. Three new plugins are planned for launch this year.
Altio turns any property listing into a complete financial analysis in under a minute. It builds cash-flow models, debt service and exit projections, and scores each deal across yield, coverage, returns, market cycle, and risk so you can triage opportunities fast. Altio models investor waterfalls with preferred returns and promote tiers, runs 49-case sensitivity tests, and shows after-tax outcomes with depreciation, cost segregation, and recapture. With one click, it generates an investor memo with summary, risks, market context, and a clear recommendation.
Star Wars Galactic Racer will be easy to run on PC, though it boasts some high-end features Fuse Games’ Star Wars: Galactic Racer now has PC system requirements on Steam, setting a low hardware baseline for the new fast-paced racing game. The game is coming to PC this year, and its minimum GPU is a […]
The financial pressures stem from a fundamental shift in smartphone bill of materials. DRAM and NAND used to be minor costs but now dominate device expenses.
For years, 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) has been an experimental novelty. Alquist 3D, based in Greeley, CO, is pushing the technology past the demonstration phase with their A1X, a robotic arm printer that lays down inch-thick layers at a whopping 200mm/s.
Intel is claiming that better software optimization for hybrid architecture CPUs can unlock up to 30% more performance without hardware upgrades. The silicon itself is very capable, but its true potential is held back by code that perhaps prioritizes more conventional silicon and, therefore, benefits from brute-force upgrades like extra L3 cache.
Liltra is an AI pronunciation coach that listens to you speak and tells you exactly what to fix. Record yourself reading a passage, get word-by-word scores — every mispronounced sound flagged, with diagrams showing where your mouth and tongue should be. Whether you're rehearsing a speech, preparing for camera, or just tired of people asking you to repeat yourself, Liltra pinpoints the sounds that trip you up and gives you drills to fix them.
Start with an accent assessment that maps your weak spots, then work through drills by category: vowels, consonants, word stress, intonation. Your progress tracks across every session so you always know what improved
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Lua-based malware created years before the notorious Stuxnet worm that aimed to sabotage Iran's nuclear program by destroying uranium enrichment centrifuges.
According to a new report published by SentinelOne, the previously undocumented cyber sabotage framework dates back to 2005, primarily targeting high-precision calculation software to tamper
I've been completely consumed by Marathon over the last month, and I'm hoping the game's first sale encourages more people to try Bungie's fascinating extraction shooter.
A few hours ago, a rumor started circulating about Insomniac Games canceling the leaked Venom standalone game. The rumor originated from a fairly credible source: Nadji Jeter, the voice actor of Miles Morales in the Spider-Man games, claimed as much in an interview with YouTube channel Love it Film. Let me give y'all an exclusive. We were going to have a Venom game. Yeah, we were going to have a Venom game and a Venom DLC, but we lost Tony Todd. They showed me how it was going to start. They showed me how everything was going to be. It […]
TSMC's key supplier has stated that no technology was leaked to China, but it also filed a lawsuit against its former General Manager. TSMC Supplier Denies That Key Technology Was Leaked To China, But Files A Lawsuit Against Its Former General Manager GPTC (Grand Process Technology Corporation), which is a key supplier for TSMC's Advanced Packaging solutions such as CoWoS, has denied recent reports that key TSMC technology was leaked to China. In a recent press release, the company confirmed that no technology leaks were observed after recent rumors emerged. However, at the same time, the company has filed a […]
Scaylr lets you generate mockups by applying images to PSD templates at scale. Upload PSD templates, drop in PNG, JPG, or WEBP designs, and use auto-assign or drag-and-drop to fill template slots. Create multiple input columns to compare variations side by side and produce one output per template for each combination. You can reorder files, manage multi-slot templates, and speed up production of marketing and handoff assets with consistent, repeatable results.
Intel's next-gen Xeon "Diamond Rapids" CPUs will offer up to 512 cores, while Coral Rapids will bring back SMT on 8-channel platforms in 2028. Intel Diamond Rapids 16-Channel Slips Into 2027, Features Up To 512 Cores Intel Diamond Rapids "Xeon" CPUs were going to launch this year, but delays in plans have pushed it to 2027. The delay can be attributed to several reasons, such as yields and the fact that the 8-channel line was cancelled. Now, Intel plans to launch Diamond Rapids "Xeon" CPUs in 2027. As per Jaykihn, Intel's mid-2027 plans for Diamond Rapids include a volume launch […]
Intel's upcoming GPU plans have been disclosed, highlighting Xe3P without discrete gaming parts, Xe4 in 2027 & a next-gen Xe architecture in 2028. Intel Xe GPU Plans: Xe3P In iGPU & AI Discrete Flavors, Xe4 In 2027, Xe-Next In 2028 Intel is working on three next-gen Xe GPU architectures, which will form the basis of its graphics lineup in the years ahead. At the same time, the lineups include both integrated and discrete GPUs; the discrete gaming lineup is missing out on the action. Intel Xe3P GPU Architecture In 2026 Starting with the first Xe microarchitecture, we have Xe3P, which […]
NailTheQuote offers tradespeople over 240 free calculators, templates, and pricing tools for HVAC, electrical, roofing, painting, landscaping, plumbing, and more. Each tool uses trade-specific terms, benchmarks, and formulas so you can quote jobs, set labor rates, size equipment, and generate invoices with confidence. All tools work well on mobile and in the field, with no upsells or paid tiers—just fast tools you can use on the job site.
Murlyn is a decision intelligence platform that simulates how every decision-maker will react to your emails, proposals, board decks, and job offers. It assembles over 20 AI analysts tuned to your industry to identify objections, red flags, and blind spots in under a minute so you can refine messaging and strategy before sharing it.
Teams use it for cold email and proposal simulation, competitive analysis, and buyer-panel insights, with plans ranging from solo users to enterprises and CRM integrations.
BearingAI Monitor is an AI-powered predictive maintenance platform for industrial equipment with rotating components. It analyzes vibration, temperature, and operating data to detect early signs of bearing wear and failure before breakdowns occur. The platform helps companies reduce downtime, improve maintenance planning, and extend equipment life.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added four vulnerabilities impacting SimpleHelp, Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server, and D-Link DIR-823X series routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.
The list of vulnerabilities is below -
CVE-2024-57726 (CVSS score: 9.9) - A missing authorization vulnerability in
The Tech Week sale at Amazon UK features some surprisingly strong deals on laptops, gaming accessories, smartwatches, appliances, and more — I've picked out the 24 best deals starting at £16.
Back in January, we checked out the ASUS Zenbook Duo at the ASUS booth at CES 2026, where ASUS confirmed that the new dual-screen productivity laptop would feature Intel's Panther Lake CPUs, a new Ceraluminum coating, and redesigned hinges that bring the device's top and bottom displays closer together. Now, following the launch of the ASUS Zephyrus Duo, ASUS has officially launched the Zenbook Duo 2026 with two distinct models available for purchase at the time of writing. The biggest difference between the Zenbook Duo US8407AA-DS99T and the UX8407AA-PSXT is that the former uses the less powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 386H CPU, while the latter comes with the Core Ultra X9 388H. The two CPUs share similar CPU performance, but the 388H gains a significant lead when it comes to iGPU performance, thanks to the inclusion of the Intel Arc B390 iGPU compared to the more standard Xe3 graphics in the 386H.
Both models share the same dual touch-enabled, 14-inch, 2880×1800p, 16:10, 144 Hz OLED displays with 1,000 nits HDR brightness and 500 nits of SDR brightness. Similarly, both laptops come with 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD by default. While ASUS positions the Zenbook as a sort of catch-all laptop capable of doing everything from creative work to general productivity, and even a little gaming, the ports tell somewhat of a different story. Both have a single USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with both USB Power Delivery and support for external displays, a single HDMI 2.1 FRL port, and a 3.5 mm audio combo jack. The Zenbook Duo comes with the ASUS Pen 3.0 with wireless charging as well as a Zenbook laptop sleeve, and the bottom display has a detachable wireless keyboard. The Zenbook Duo is available directly from the ASUS store, with the Core Ultra 9 386H variant starting at $2,499.99 and the Core Ultra X9 version starting at $2,699.99. The Core Ultra 9 version is expected to start shipping on May 11, while the Core X9 version will only be available in "late Q2."
Yitch is like Yelp but in reverse. When you finish a job, you can leave a review for the customer, just like they can leave one for you. Other businesses can see that history before taking a job. Customers who pay on time, communicate clearly, and treat workers with respect build a good reputation. Customers who don't are known to others.
Available now on the App Store, coming soon for Android.
ioZen is a conversational intake platform that replaces static contact forms with AI-guided conversations to qualify leads, collect complete details, and route them into your workflow. Add your website, and the system generates ready-to-use flows in minutes. It includes IntakeBots for capture, visual Process Boards for pipeline management, and a built-in Contacts CRM as a single source of truth. Use smart follow-ups, document extraction, automatic routing, and track attribution across campaigns, with security features like private fields, encryption, and HIPAA/GDPR readiness.
Prediction markets let you bet on whether something happens. Ravioli lets you bet on whether you're right and win based on the strength of your reasoning. Every argument on Ravioli is scored by AI in real time across logic, fact-checking, and fallacy detection. The best reasoners rise to the top, and weak arguments get exposed. It's the internet's first market where being smart is the edge. Free to play with real prizes, no deposit required. Earn in-game currency through trading and redeem it for real rewards. Power users clear thousands of points a day. Think Reddit, but with a winner.
No-shows cost tradespeople $150–$200 when a customer ghosts them. GrabMySlot requires a deposit at booking — no-show or cancel late, you keep it. Show up, it applies to the job.
Scheduling built in. Connect Google Calendar or Outlook; customers see real available slots. Choose appointment mode (exact time) or window mode ("8am–noon") to sequence jobs by route.
Solo or team. Add members and GrabMySlot pulls from all calendars, distributing bookings round-robin. Owner receives every deposit.
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Built for tradespeople and anyone who drives to customers.
WellRunMed centralizes PTO tracking, credentialing alerts, onboarding checklists, and team scheduling for medical practices. It helps office managers approve time off with full calendar visibility, get automatic reminders before licenses expire, and onboard new hires with repeatable checklists. Plans add overtime tracking, coverage gap detection, contract and compliance tracking, and payroll-ready exports. Setup takes under two hours and includes a 14-day free trial.
Carvo is a shipment management platform built for small and medium European importers. It replaces the spreadsheets, emails, and WhatsApp groups that import teams use to track shipments, manage supplier documents, and stay on top of customs deadlines. Upload a purchase order or invoice and Carvo's AI extracts line items, quantities, and costs. Track every shipment on a live map and calculate landed cost per unit with multi-currency support. Get notified about missing documents, ETA changes, and customs holds before they become problems. EU customs checklists are available for all 27 member states. Free tier available, paid plans from €49/month.
Samsung has made the Galaxy A57 thinner, lighter and more powerful than its predecessor — but I wanted to see if it could hold its own against the Google Pixel 10a and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and take the budget Android crown.
Digital Extremes has long teased an upcoming update for mid-2026, and the game studio has finally put a name on the update and given gamers an idea of what to expect when it rolls out in June. The details about the upcoming update are still scant, but Digital Extremes did reveal that the Jade Shadows: Constellations quest would be a follow-up to the Jade Shadows quest that saw players delve into the backstory and relationships that motivate the enigmatic Stalker. Jade Shadows: Constellations will see players return to Stalker's lair, although this time, the action seems to center on Stalker's children, Orion and Sirius. Digital Extremes released an animated short for Jade Shadows: Constellations, showing off Orion and Sirius battling it out on a desolate world, with the Protoframes of Garuda and Ash, Vena and Ryoku, respectively, also making an appearance in the trailer. By the way Digital Extremes is framing the introduction, it seems as though players will be offered a choice of which of Stalker's children to side with during the quest.
The update will also introduce two new Railjack missions in the Uranus Proxima sector, and both of these Railjack missions will be tied to Vena and Ryoku. Nidus, a stalwart Warframe tied to the game's Infected faction lore, will also receive a minor rework in Jade Shadows: Constellations, in which he will get increased health and an overall buff to his abilities. Finally, DE also confirmed that, starting on May 4, Operation: Belly of the Beast will be returning until June 1, giving players a chance to access new and returning rewards. More details about Belly of the Beast are available here, but players wishing to participate—at least those who have completed The New War quest—will be able to play through two operation missions on Uranus, one of which will be in the new Brutus node and feature classic Ascension-style defense mission types, but with special Jade Light Eximus units spawning in for an extra challenge. The animated Jade Shadows: Constellations trailer follows.
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DEEP unifies sleep, workouts, and nutrition in one iOS app and turns your Apple Health data into clear daily readiness guidance. The dashboard shows sleep score, recovery, macro targets, and training progress. You can build personalized workouts from 1,800+ exercises with volume adjusted to muscle recovery, and log meals with barcode scanning and macro goals tailored to your TDEE and objectives. An AI coach analyzes your sleep, HRV, heart rate, activity, and intake to deliver actionable insights and recommendations so you train smarter and recover better.
Cohere, the Canada-based AI company that makes AI tools for businesses in regulated industries, announced Friday it would merge with Aleph Alpha, a German company that also builds AI systems for businesses and governments.
Xbox executives, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty, recently publicly released an internal memo in which they detailed the upcoming changes to the Xbox Games strategy, revealing that Microsoft would be reevaluating its approach to Xbox exclusive games and further addressing the viability and value proposition of Game Pass. The memo also addressed the future of Xbox hardware, stating that Project Helix would lead in performance and that the short-term goal was to work on the shortcomings of the Xbox Series X|S consoles to make them more attractive for gamers. Sharma and Booty also recently spoke to The Game File in an interview and divulged more of what those plans meant for the future of Xbox.
Addressing Game Pass first, Sharma said that the recent price cut applied to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass were the first steps toward attracting more players who will stick around long-term. The CEO went on to say that the executives have been rethinking the Game Pass approach, commenting that, aside from making it more affordable, they are evaluating how value looks in the context of the modern gaming landscape and the rapidly changing world. Matt Booty, Chief Content Officer, commented that Microsoft would be working on the games coming out of Xbox Game Studios, so that it could deliver a predictable cadence with a robust roadmap, and that it would "aim for quality."
Google is working on a more streamlined way for app developers to authenticate users. The company has introduced a new verified email credential issued directly through Android's Credential Manager API, with the goal of modernizing the authentication process. Users will no longer need to check their inbox for temporary authentication...
Conscriba turns your website into a destination AI agents can use by generating WebMCP tools and mapping actions like search, contact forms, and product catalogs. It makes your site easily accessible to agentic traffic.
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Disney is reimagining its Classic Princess Dolls with plastic-free packaging that uses less material, improves durability, and makes the unboxing experience easier
Windows 11 is adding new update controls, including skipping updates during setup, longer pause options, clearer restart choices, and fewer monthly reboots.
OpenAI Codex is a coding agent powered by ChatGPT that helps developers build, test, and ship software. It can run tasks in parallel, generate and review code changes, and automate repeatable workflows, while working with existing tools and secure sandboxed environments.
You will be extremely lucky if you can buy a 64 GB RAM kit for under $500 these days, but some retailers in Japan are indeed selling it for such a low price. Several DDR5 RAM Kits in Japan See a Sudden Price Decline of Up To 22% Compared to Previous Months Prices for several DDR5 RAM kits have dropped sharply in Japan mid-April, making them more affordable than they were in the previous months. We all have been waiting for such price drops, but every time we see some relief, the prices shoot up quickly in a few days. […]
After Naoki Yoshida told players to "please look forward to Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch," today, Square Enix not only revealed the sixth expansion for the game, Evercold, but also finally confirmed that the popular MMO will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch platform with a Nintendo Switch 2 version set for August 2026. The news was revealed by Yoshida today during the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, and you can check out the full keynote from the first day below if you want to see Yoshida take to the stage to announce the […]
This week has meant a lot of change for Xbox, and it's clear that there's more change coming in the future. After Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass officially got cheaper, leaks of a new, cheaper tier of Game Pass called Xbox Game Pass Starter appeared online. Now, it looks like the list of games that'll come with that tier have leaked, and we have an idea of when it'll be available for players. This comes from a new report from a very reliable leaker, Billbil-kun at Dealabs. They've proven to be a very credible source when it […]
AdPlus is an AI media buyer that lets you plan, launch, and track ad campaigns across 10 networks from one dashboard: Google, Meta, Microsoft, LinkedIn, TikTok, Amazon, Pinterest, Reddit, Snapchat, and Spotify. Describe the campaign you want in plain English and the AI writes the cross-network brief with budget splits, audience targeting, and platform-native creatives like headlines, descriptions, images, video, and audio. You approve everything before it goes live and keep full control of budgets, bidding, and creative.
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Big names are reportedly working on a movie based on the “Battlefield” franchise According to the Hollywood Reporter, Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan are meeting with Hollywood studios and streaming giants to make a movie based on EA’s “Battlefield” series. Battlefield 6 was the US’ best-selling game of 2026, outpacing Call of Duty: Black […]
Microsoft has started moving Windows Insiders into the new Experimental Channel and the updated Beta Channel as part of a broader reboot of the program. The first Experimental Preview build is now available.
During the FFXIV Fanfest 2026 keynote in Anaheim, director Yoshi-P announced that the game's next expansion is called Evercold, and its release date, too.
ASUS today announced the availability of the ROG Strix XG27UCG Gen 2 (XG27UCGR), the ROG Strix XG27UCS Gen 2 (XG27UCSR), and the TUF Gaming VG27UQEL5A gaming monitors.
These gaming monitors feature 27-inch 4K Fast IPS panels with a 0.3 ms response time (minimum) for crisp visuals and smooth high-frame-rate gameplay. Each monitor offers a Dual Mode feature that enables gamers to easily switch between high-resolution visuals and high refresh rates. When set to the high-refresh-rate mode, Smart Pixel technology intelligently enhances every frame with advanced 4K upscaling, enabling gamers to experience ultrasmooth gameplay and sharper, more vibrant visuals with greater levels of detail, even at lower resolutions. ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) enables the integrated ELMB to work simultaneously with variable refresh rates to eliminate ghosting and tearing for exceptionally-clear motion. The monitors are VESA DisplayHDR 400-certified for enhanced contrast and brightness.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made waves when it launched in early 2025, going on to earn numerous Game of the Year awards later on in the year. Now, in a recent announcement, Sandfall Interactive has officially announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over 8 million copies since it launched, which is an impressive milestone for a relatively small indie studio, especially for a genre that generally appeals to a smaller subset of the overall gaming audience.
This is yet another indication of the comeback of original single-player games that has been ongoing in the last few years, with other single-player games, like Crimson Desert and Pragmata also hitting it big in the first half of 2026. Sandfall Interactive has also announced a new update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that adds fun new cosmetics in celebration of the milestone and of the game's one-year anniversary.
NACON, a major player in gaming accessories and parent company of the premium audio brand RIG, today announced the launch of the R8 SPECTRE PRO HS dual-wireless gaming headset, officially licensed by PlayStation. The latest addition to the critically acclaimed R-Series lineup combines studio-grade sound with dual-wireless audio mixing, delivering competitive players a wireless headset that's Built Different.
"The R8 PRO HS is the technical evolution of one of our most celebrated headsets - the 800 PRO," explained Michael Jessup, Head of Audio Product. "With the return of the iconic base station and the addition of graphene drivers plus dual-wireless audio, the R8 PRO HS delivers ultra-low latency performance, enhanced acoustic precision, and the convenience competitive players demand."
Kyber, first observed in circulation as early as September, takes its name from the alternate designation of ML-KEM (Module-Lattice-based Key Encapsulation Mechanism). The algorithm, standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is part of a broader effort to prepare encryption systems for a future in which quantum computers...
We have a Call of Duty movie on the way, and EA clearly decided it wasn't going to let Activision have the box office to itself. Now, a report from The Hollywood Reporter indicates that a Battlefield movie is in development, with Christopher McQuarrie set to write and direct the film, and Michael B. Jordan set to produce and potentially even star in the film. The long-standing rivalry between the two first-person franchises is officially jumping over to another medium, though with this production just being announced now, the first strike will seemingly come from the Call of Duty side, […]
The newly launched flagship CPU has already entered the top 10 best-selling CPUs on Amazon and could eventually move up on the chart. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Enjoys Better Popularity Than Intel's Best CPUs on Amazon, Selling as the 10th Best Selling CPU at $899 The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 didn't impress much and brought even smaller uplifts over Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Ryzen 7 9850X3D brought over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Moreover, the hefty price tag of $899 makes it unappealing and unreachable for the masses. But there are always enthusiasts who wouldn't spend a day without buying the latest […]
One of the easiest mistakes to make when building or upgrading a PC is assuming that every M.2 slot on a motherboard is basically the same. After all, they all look nearly identical and take the same "gum stick-shaped" drives. Motherboard marketing pages love to list "4 x M.2" as though that number alone tells the whole story, but in practice, these slots can behave very differently. You could have a perfectly healthy, high-end Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) solid-state drive (SSD) that performs well below expectations simply because it was installed in the wrong slot. If your shiny new PCI-Express […]
Chinese artificial intelligence lab DeepSeek claims to significantly reduce computing resources required for token inference and memory resources with its latest V4 model, according to its release notes. DeepSeek claims that the V4 AI model requires just 27% single-token inference FLOPs and 10% of key-value (KV) cache when compared to its predecessor, the DeepSeek V3.2 model. The reduction in cache requirements addresses memory requirements, with lower requirements conserving memory and increasing the context available to model builders when creating their models. How DeepSeek V4 Slashes Compute and Memory Costs In its release notes for DeepSeek V4, DeepSeek outlines that the […]
One of the first major current-gen exclusives for the PlayStation 5 was Returnal, the bullet-hell rougelike from first-party studio Housemarque that arrived a few months after the launch of the console on April 30, 2021. Now, five years after that launch, Housemarque is back with a spiritual successor in Saros. Saros isn't a narrative continuation to Returnal, as it features a new cast of characters and a new story for players to dive into, but it is a sequel in terms of how the gameplay evolves from Returnal to Saros. This round-up will go through everything you need to know […]
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ClayHog tracks how ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews mention and position your brand. It measures visibility and sentiment, monitors citations, and reveals which prompts and sources drive recommendations so you can act fast. Use ClayHog to research keywords, benchmark competitors, and create AI-optimized content that earns citations. Build reports that highlight wins and gaps to grow your presence across AI-driven discovery.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has revealed that an unnamed federal civilian agency's Cisco Firepower device running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software was compromised in September 2025 with a new malware called FIRESTARTER.
FIRESTARTER, per CISA and the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is assessed to be a backdoor designed for remote access
I've rinsed all three seasons of The Comeback this week — and I can't understand why nobody's compared it to the most underrated reality TV series of all time.
Google plans up to $40B investment in Anthropic as AI rivals race to secure massive compute capacity, following the limited release of its powerful, cybersecurity-focused Mythos model.
After bottoming out at 1.3% in December 2025, the click-through rate (CTR) on Google’s AI Overviews climbed to 2.4% in February 2026. That’s an 85% jump in two months, according to new data from Seer Interactive.
What moves CTR. When an AI Overview appears, pages cited in it get more clicks than pages on that same results page that aren’t cited. But both still get fewer clicks than searches with no AI Overview:
No AI Overview: ~3.3% CTR
AI Overview with citation: ~2.1% CTR
AI Overview without citation: ~0.9% CTR
Where clicks are shifting. Searches without AI Overviews are getting more valuable. CTR on those queries increased from 2.8% in early 2025 to 3.8% by February 2026.
One reason: AI Overviews handle quick answers. The users who still click through are looking for more.
AI Overviews vary by query intent. AI Overviews show up unevenly across query types:
Informational: ~36% show AIOs
Transactional: ~5%
Comparison: ~95%
Question: ~86%
Yes, but. Lower CTR doesn’t always mean worse results. In some cases, clicks stayed flat while impressions grew. This suggests brands may have appeared in more AI Overviews even as CTR dropped.
Paid search is far more stable. When Google showed an AI Overview, paid CTR rose slightly from 14.6% to 16.2%. When it didn’t, CTR fell from 26% to 21.8%.
Why we care. Google’s AI Overviews aren’t just reducing clicks — they’re redistributing them, sending more traffic to sites they cite and far less to those they don’t. That means you need to get featured in AI Overviews and also focus more on searches where people click.
About the data. Seer studied 53 brands, 5.47 million queries, and 2.43 billion impressions from January 2025 to February 2026.
Some advertisers say ad reviews are taking more than seven days — far beyond normal timelines.
What’s happening. Matthew Skelton, a senior PPC specialist, has flagged a pattern many advertisers are now recognizing: Demand Gen campaigns stuck in “in review” status for days at a time. The delays are showing up across multiple accounts and industries, with no obvious policy violations or warnings to explain the holdup.
Notably, the issue doesn’t appear to be affecting other campaign types. Search and Performance Max campaigns are still moving through review as expected, pointing to a problem specific to Demand Gen.
Why we care. For advertisers using Demand Gen to test creatives and drive upper-funnel performance, speed is part of the strategy. Long review times slow down iteration, delay launches, and make it harder to respond to seasonal or time-sensitive opportunities.
A week-long delay can throw off pacing and reduce the effectiveness of campaigns that depend on rapid optimization.
The response. Ginny Marvin, Google Ads Liaison, has acknowledged the issue, confirming that some Demand Gen image ads are taking longer than expected to complete review. According to Marvin, Google’s teams are actively working on a fix, though no timeline has been shared.
Bottom line. If your Demand Gen ads are stuck in review, it’s likely not just you — and for now, it’s a known issue on Google’s side rather than something advertisers can directly fix.
First seen. This update was spotted by Matthew Skelton who shared his experience on LinkedIn.
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says she's reconsidering Microsoft's position on exclusive games, though won't rush because "I want to make the right decision."
WSL9X runs a modern Linux kernel inside Windows 95, 98, and ME without virtualization, letting classic Windows systems run Linux tools next to native apps.
More often than not, finding a pre-built mechanical keyboard with any layout other than US ANSI can be challenging—broad layout support is one of the reasons Keychron became popular in the first place—and finding a true 100% mechanical keyboard in ISO or JIS layouts can be even more challenging, given the keyboard market's tendency to prefer more compact designs, like the Wooting 60HE v2. Fortunately, NuPhy has just updated its somewhat affordable Node100 and Node75 wireless mechanical keyboards with support for both ISO and JIS.
The ISO versions include UK, DE, and FR layouts, with JIS only supporting Japanese, although the keycaps are still in the regular Latin alphabet. Interestingly, the JIS layout features a fully split space bar with 2.25 U and 2.75 U keycaps, likely in order to fit the denser bottom row of the JIS layout more than anything. The ISO and JIS layouts are also available in both the full-height and low-profile versions of the Node keyboards. At the time of writing, ISO and JIS are only available in Lunar White and Ink Grey colorways. ISO and JIS layouts also come at a $10 premium over the ANSI versions for both the Node75 and Node100, with both the high- and low-profile Node75 starting at $99.95 in ANSI but $109.95 in ISO. Likewise, the Node100 starts at $109.95 in ANSI-US but $119.95 in ISO and JIS.
The two new all-electric models include the BMW i7 50 xDrive and BMW i7 60 xDrive, each featuring a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain. The former is powered by a 449 hp motor producing 487 lb-ft of torque, while the latter features a 536 hp motor delivering 549 lb-ft of torque.
Microsoft introduced Copilot's agent mode in 2025, promising customers new "intelligent" ways to streamline document creation while large language models handle much of the work. The feature is now generally available across at least three applications in the Microsoft 365 suite, reflecting Microsoft's broader push to embed AI more deeply...
Qualcomm is rumored to be preparing a brand new datacenter CPU, which will be just in time to power growing Agentic AI needs. Rumors that Qualcomm's New Datacenter CPU is just a few months away may not sound crazy, given the demand there is for agentic AI There's a rumor going around that Qualcomm is working on its very own "dedicated" Datacenter CPU based on the Arm architecture. Qualcomm making its own Datacenter CPU at some point was expected, but what the new rumor is suggesting is that we could see that chip being announced as early as June this […]
This week has been a big one for the Xbox brand. Just a few days ago, recently appointed chief executive officer Asha Sharma confirmed that Game Pass Ultimate would be getting a price decrease, and followed up that news with a new plan, focus, and logo for the future of Xbox in its new era under her purview. Now, in a new interview with Game File, she and chief content officer Matt Booty explained a little more about how they see the future of the platform and confirm that they don't yet have an answer to the question everyone is […]
Samsung is bringing some material, albeit still-iterative, improvements to the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, especially in relation to its punch-hole aesthetics. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 to sport a substantially reduced punch-hole, owing to the use of improved HIAA tech and High-Refractive Index (HRI) lenses First, the tipster Ice Universe detailed earlier today that the punch-hole cutout for the front camera on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 is set to undergo a marked reduction of 32 percent, declining from a diameter of 3.7mm on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 to just 2.5mm on the Z Fold 8. Then, […]
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has revealed how a Chinese national posed as a U.S. researcher as part of a spear-phishing campaign to obtain sensitive information from the space agency, as well as from government entities, universities, and private companies, in violation of export control laws.
"For years, NASA employees
A new report reveals that covert surveillance actors used telecom signalling systems and SIM-based attacks to track their targets, and a VPN can't stop that.
Saros reportedly runs incredibly well on PS5 Pro, hitting target frame rates, while the base PS5 version "isn't quite as pristine" but still manages to perform as it should.
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Apple’s sold-out Mac mini is spawning marked-up eBay listings as demand surges for the compact desktop, now favored for running local AI models and tools.
About a year ago, I came out of a meeting with engineers about improving automations for content briefs. A few days later, someone on the analytics team — unrelated to those conversations — pinged me that they’d built a content brief generator using various data pipelines and APIs.
That’s when I realized “getting people to use AI” isn’t the hard part. Implementation and integration are.
Most SEO teams don’t struggle with access to tools; they struggle to prioritize efforts with outsized impact and align across the organization.
One team is experimenting with prompts, another is auto-generating briefs, and a third is building dashboards no one asked for, often stepping on each other’s toes. Each has something valuable to contribute, but much of it gets diluted by duplication and a race to execution.
The result is fragmentation, not the AI marketing transformation teams need. If AI is going to meaningfully change SEO performance, it has to be structured before it’s scaled. Otherwise, fragmentation only accelerates.
After working with large, complex organizations navigating this shift, I’ve found three frameworks that consistently prevent chaos and create momentum. Used together, they align vision, clarify what to automate, and turn prioritization into execution.
1. The AI SEO City: Alignment before acceleration
The biggest obstacle in AI adoption is coordination. SEO already sits at the intersection of engineering, content, analytics, product, and brand. Now, with AI search and the rise of social search, add organic social, conversion rate optimization, affiliates, and creative to the mix.
AI touches all of these surfaces, but it’s too much for any one person or team. Without a shared mental model, groups move independently, duplication creeps in, and accountability blurs — turning AI into an arms race instead of a productivity driver.
Leading large teams and working with many Fortune 100 executives, I’ve seen how analogies help teams quickly grasp complex ideas. Research supports this: analogies improve understanding and the transfer of ideas across domains. When teams map new concepts onto familiar structures, alignment accelerates.
Enter: the AI SEO City. Instead of explaining AI as a series of tools and experiments, imagine your SEO ecosystem as a city.
Your website (also known as SEO house) no longer exists in a silo. Technical SEO is the foundation. Content hubs frame the rooms. Off-site SEO is the curb appeal. User experience is the staging.
With AI search, that house now interacts with a broader city in a more integrated way. Platforms like TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, and Amazon influence the answers AI systems produce.
To succeed in AI search, this city needs a strong planner to advocate for budgets, plan what’s next, and maintain what works. The SEO team is the planner, while other teams build and manage their own “buildings.”
The shift from analogy to action is ownership. Every major platform becomes a building.
YouTube strategy lives in the Discovery District and the YouTube building.
App store optimization lives in Solution Square, spanning the Apple, Google, and Creative buildings.
AI infrastructure and API connections sit in the Engineering Grid.
Analytics runs the Control Tower.
Each building has a lead, KPIs tied to business outcomes, AI-enhanced workflows, and a roadmap — making AI implementation tangible, accountable, and coordinated.
2. SOAR: Deciding what to automate without breaking what works
Once vision is clear, most teams make the same mistake: they try to automate everything. Automation without discernment and process creates fragility.
If the sole person who built that automation leaves, you’re leaving the business and your work at risk. SOAR provides a filter for intelligent adoption.
SOAR stands for:
Streamline the basics.
Orchestrate your team.
Automate monotony.
Reposition focus.
Streamline the basics
Before layering AI on top of chaos, it’s important to have standardized processes (e.g., repeatable briefs, aligned reporting to business KPIs, etc.). Organizations capturing the most value from AI had already digitized and standardized core workflows, McKinsey’s 2023 State of AI report.
This has been my experience firsthand. The best and easiest automations to stand up are ones that speed up a defined manual process. So much so that we’ve made a rule as a team to never attempt automating something without doing it manually first.
Orchestrate your team
AI adoption is cross-functional. To manage it successfully, it’s crucial for SEOs to orchestrate teams across the organization. Take the ownership defined in the AI SEO City to clarify review processes, QA ownership, publishing governance, etc.
Get stakeholder buy-in on establishing consistent cadences: weekly SEO syncs with rotating teams and purpose, monthly performance reviews, and quarterly roadmap alignment. Predictability reduces resistance.
Automate monotony
AI is helping people save about 4 hours per week. That’s about 200 hours per year — the equivalent of 5 weeks.
This means using AI for metadata drafting, monthly reporting insights, FAQ expansion, internal link suggestions, keyword clustering, and SERP analysis, so you can spend more time executing high-impact tasks.
Don’t automate strategic judgment, brand nuance, or prioritization. If the task is repetitive, rule-based, and can be mapped as a decision tree, automate it. If it requires business context and trade-offs, augment it.
Reposition focus
AI implementation should free strategists to coordinate across teams, build bridges between strategy and business impact, map enhanced customer search journeys, and anticipate AI search shifts.
Google has reported billions of monthly AI Overview users, fundamentally changing how queries surface. Now isn’t the time to be manually writing metadata. Now is the time to be building your AI SEO City.
The SOAR framework allows you to create repeatable and winning steps for your org, while also determining what could be automated in the long run. This allows you to reposition your focus on higher-impact items that will drive business results, and secure your team firmly, no matter the “AI efficiencies” that are bound to happen at some point.
3. RISE: Strategic prioritization before execution
Even with alignment and intelligent automation, chaos returns the moment prioritization gets sloppy. Deliverables, audits, and meetings aren’t strategy.
Strategy requires intention, trade-offs, and sequencing. Without that discipline, AI doesn’t create leverage. It accelerates randomness.
RISE stands for:
Reach.
Intent.
Scale.
Execution.
It’s the framework I use to pressure-test whether an initiative deserves resources.
Reach: Size the prize with intellectual honesty
Reach forces you to quantify the upside before you build anything. Move beyond “this feels big” or “AI is trending” and focus on an actual modeled opportunity, grounded in questions such as:
How many users does this impact?
How much nonbrand demand exists on that platform or within that product category?
What percentage of that demand are we realistically positioned to win?
What revenue and margin sit behind it?
If a team wants to build an AI-powered content expansion engine, reach means modeling the following:
Total addressable search demand by journey stage.
Current visibility share versus competitors.
Incremental traffic potential at realistic ranking assumptions.
Downstream conversion or assisted revenue impact.
If you can’t articulate the business upside in numbers, it doesn’t move forward. This filter alone eliminates most vanity AI projects labeled as innovation. Most importantly, it shows your leadership and strategic decision-making, not just tinkering.
Reach answers a simple question: Is the juice worth the squeeze?
Intent: Solve the right problem
Strategies focused on search volume without intent alignment are noise. AI search systems are increasingly compressing generic content and rewarding depth, clarity, multimedia and multimodal formats, and problem-solving.
Intent forces you to slow down and ask:
What is the user actually trying to accomplish, and what is their process for accomplishing it?
Are they:
Exploring a concept?
Comparing solutions?
Looking for implementation guidance?
Trying to justify a purchase?
What tools and platforms are they using in their search?
Operationally, this means mapping initiatives to customer search journeys before generating a single asset.
Speak to customers or prospects.
Analyze AI Overviews.
Study People Also Ask clusters.
Review how competitors structure content depth.
Identify whether the opportunity lives in discovery, consideration, or conversion.
If you misunderstand the moment in the journey, no amount of automation saves you.
Intent is where strategy shifts from keyword targeting to experience design. AI doesn’t reward content volume. It rewards clarity of purpose.
Scale: Will this compound or phase out?
A strong initiative shouldn’t win once. It should win repeatedly.
Scale asks whether the idea can become part of the operating system or if it depends on major effort each time.
In AI-driven SEO, scale is structural. Think: modular content frameworks, reusable schema logic, repeatable internal linking patterns, automated QA checkpoints, and integrated dashboards tied to business KPIs.
If an initiative can’t be repeated predictably, it’s a tactic rather than a strategy. Compounding visibility doesn’t come from one brilliant campaign. It comes from systems that run weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
Execution: Embed it where work actually happens
This is where most organizations stumble. A well-prioritized initiative that never enters a workflow is just a well-articulated idea. Ideas alone don’t drive results.
Execution means translating strategy into tickets inside the systems where work already happens (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana, or whatever your team uses). It means defining acceptance criteria before development starts, assigning accountable owners, estimating effort, setting QA checkpoints, and predefining how success will be measured.
Execution also means integrating AI outputs into existing governance:
Who reviews AI-generated drafts?
Who signs off on schema?
Who owns rollback procedures if something breaks?
Automation without accountability is operational risk.
The most sophisticated AI model in the world won’t save a poorly operationalized strategy. But a well-prioritized initiative, embedded into existing workflows, creates momentum that compounds quarter after quarter.
When RISE is applied rigorously, something interesting happens. The number of AI ideas decreases, but the quality increases. Teams stop chasing novelty and start building durable systems. Instead of debating which tool is best, the organization debates which opportunity is worth pursuing.
The shift from experimentation to intentional prioritization is where AI stops being chaotic and starts being transformative.
The AI SEO City creates shared vision and ownership. SOAR determines what to automate and how to redeploy attention. RISE ensures prioritization aligns with opportunity and scales operationally.
AI is an accelerant. Without structure, it accelerates confusion. With structure, it accelerates compounding visibility. The teams that win won’t be the ones producing the most AI content. They’ll be the ones building the strongest systems.
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Take a look at your SEO to-do list. Most of it is probably the same rote, repetitive tasks. Turning everyday work into faster, easier outputs is easier than ever with AI.
Besides obvious tasks like note-taking and team reminders, you can automate tasks such as content audits, page outlines, and keyword research.
Start with simple strategies to save time on the repetitive work you do every day, then expand into using AI tools for automation. Always do a final check yourself, rather than trusting 100% of your work to LLMs, which rarely get things exactly right.
Identify automation opportunities
One simple way to decide what you can automate is to ask yourself: Would I assign this to an intern?
The types of tasks you’d give a new employee are ideal for automation. Let the intern (or AI) do 70% of the work, like research and a rough draft. Then complete the final 30% by giving feedback (or improving your prompts), and finalizing and publishing the draft.
Based on a typical SEO intern job description, these are some examples of tasks that could be automated:
Analyze data and identify trends around traffic, engagement, and rank/visibility.
Ensure SEO best practices are used when updating content.
Create detailed reports for stakeholders about SEO performance, trends, and recommendations.
Ask your team which tasks they hate most, and why (sometimes the issue is different, but still fixable).
Ask AI what it can handle.
Automation won’t fix these core challenges:
Broken systems: You might miss some issues if you don’t know what to look for or how to fix them.
Incomplete assets: You’re only as good as your data. If you don’t have all the tracking or performance numbers you need, it’s unlikely you’ll get complete results.
Lack of resources: It’s great to run an audit, but do you need a ticket to make changes? How long will approval take?
One of the first things I automated was the team content calendar, or at least the first draft.
I used UNIQUE, MAXIFS, IFERROR, and VLOOKUP formulas to paste different reports into a master sheet and generate a list of which pages were due for an update based on our update schedule. Some SEO experts suggest most content should be refreshed at least every 1-2 years, especially since LLMs favor freshness signals.
Add a performance audit with some VLOOKUPs, and put it all in a custom GPT to complete your draft. Then tweak your draft based on your goals and strategy.
Prompt example
Based on the sitemap, performance report, and last quarter’s content plan, give me a table of the pages that are due for an update. Include columns for the URL, title, writer assigned, sessions, bounce, conversion rate, and notes.
Now add to the table the list of pages from the performance report that have dropped more than 30% in sessions or conversion rate. For any pages that are also in the previous update list, add the performance data to the notes column, but don’t include it as a separate row. Format it like this: Sessions -XX% L90D, conversion rate -XX% L90D.
Time saved: 8 hours per quarter.
2. Keyword and prompt research
While Ahrefs and Semrush content gap analysis reports are helpful, they can also include a ton of data to wade through. There’s often irrelevant info, such as branded keywords you don’t want to target.
AI can help generate keywords and prompts for you to track or target. To get LLM prompt ideas, start with some of your longest-tail keywords, which you can find in Google Search Console by exporting all keywords to a page and sorting by length. Then ask AI tools to refine your list and generate similar ones.
One watchout: AI tools often struggle to understand user intent, short- vs. long-tail queries, and when to target specific keywords tied to intent.
For example, it may suggest targeting the word “cats” on a local vet website homepage. While that word may appear often across pages, it’s not necessarily one you want to target. You’re unlikely to rank for the “cats” SERP or AIO for a small local site, but you could rank for “cat vet” or “cat care.”
Prompt example
You’re an SEO analyst working on an update for this page. Using this Ahrefs report with competitor page analysis and keywords, identify the 20 most important keywords our page should target, ranked by MSV and relevance, and include those numbers with each keyword in a table.
Don’t suggest targeting any branded keywords. Then give me a list of 10 ways you’d improve this page to better target the keyword, and why, with exact quotes from the copy you’d change.
Time saved: 15 minutes per page.
3. Internal linking
Internal links to your top pages are important for site crawling. The simplest way to automate internal linking is to export an Ahrefs backlink report that shows pages with few internal links, then input that with your sitemap into a GPT. Don’t select “Group Similar Links” so all URLs appear in the same report.
Ahrefs also has a feature for internal link ideas. It’s not great at suggesting pages with slightly different intent, but it can be a useful starting point for simple sites. Encourage your editorial team to use this workflow when working on drafts.
Prompt example
Using this internal link report, sitemap link, and linking best practices documentation, suggest 5-10 pages I could link to. Only include pages with fewer than 10 internal links. Include only highly relevant pages. Don’t include any pages with “author” or “about” in the URL.
Time saved: 10 minutes per page.
4. Outlines and briefs
If your team works from outlines, briefs, or tickets, start by documenting a basic template for different tasks. Then set up a GPT to create stronger outlines and even add alerting.
For example, input a template or content brief example into an AI tool, along with an example page, then add specifics based on the draft your writer or freelancer is working on. You can save additional time by linking your keyword research or internal linking GPT to fill in intent gaps.
A good rule of thumb: Each custom GPT should have one major focus, then link to supporting GPTs. This avoids creating bloated tools that aren’t effective across multiple requests.
Automation example:
Create a Jira survey that automatically generates a ticket.
Use a custom ticket GPT to refine it before backlog grooming.
Set up a Slack channel with the Jira app to send notifications when tickets open or close.
If you deal with strict compliance or frequent legal reviews, work with those teams to create a custom business GPT. Let writers run high-risk drafts through it to catch simple issues before final review.
Prompt example
Does this page use the correct terminology for the client? Highlight passages that go against editorial, compliance, and brand standards. Include a one-sentence explanation, a citation, and page number from the standards, and three better alternatives.
For example, use conditional formatting in Sheets to highlight rows with more than a 10% deviation, or apply a color scale.
You can also use a GPT to diagnose why data doesn’t match across reports or align with your test hypothesis.
Prompt example
Review this page performance report and data troubleshooting guidelines. Identify rows that skew the average the most. Export a table with those rows, and include a column explaining why each may cause issues and how to investigate further.
To optimize metadata, review top-performing combinations on similar pages. CTR is useful, though higher-ranking pages often get higher CTR regardless.
For schema, such as review or FAQ, manual creation increases the risk of errors. Even if schema isn’t automated, you can use formulas to generate it, then validate after publishing.
Prompt example
You’re a website writer updating a page. Turn these FAQs into a valid FAQ schema using the sample provided. Remove unnecessary formatting, keep links, and convert bullets into paragraphs.
Time saved: 10 minutes.
8. Formatting and shortcoding
If you use HTML, inline CSS, or shortcodes, automate as much as possible to reduce errors and inconsistency.
The simplest approach is using Excel or Sheets functions to concatenate code and content or format tables for your CMS.
For more advanced needs, create a formatting GPT that applies best practices and suggests improvements.
One watchout: If your AI tool can’t read live pages, you’ll need to paste the code first.
Prompt example
Using the formatting reference and brand guidelines, format this page using best practices. Include links, tables, CTAs, and engagement elements. Then check for issues like incorrect wording, missing closing tags, or stray brackets.
Time saved: 15 minutes per page
Make automation work for you, not the other way around
Automation doesn’t need to be complex or take time away from other work. The time savings compound with repeated use, freeing your team to focus on strategic work that requires human judgment.
Encourage your team to identify ways to reduce manual effort and experiment with custom GPTs to streamline repetitive tasks.
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There’s a common misconception that GEO is a technical problem.
Just scroll through LinkedIn or X for 30 seconds, and you’ll find the next viral GEO hack.
Like “create an AI info page” so LLMs can easily understand your brand.
Maybe “create markdown versions of your content” to skyrocket AI visibility.
Perhaps “get an automated Claude audit” that scans your robots.txt and automatically generates an llms.txt file for you.
But most of these tactics have limited impact because they don’t address how LLMs actually decide which brands to recommend.
GEO performance is shaped less by technical tweaks and more by how consistently your brand is positioned, categorized, and validated across the web.
Most widely promoted GEO tactics have marginal impact
If GEO performance is driven by positioning and consensus, it’s no surprise that many widely promoted tactics fall short.
Just search [GEO tactics for LLM visibility], and you’ll see the same tired ideas.
The recommendations below aren’t wrong, but they’re mostly table stakes. Many have misinterpreted this advice and taken these ideas to extremes.
Useless FAQ insertions
Google’s own documentation recommends implementing FAQs with schema.
But all the hype around FAQs for GEO has led brands to make poor choices about which FAQs to include in their content.
Instead of answering questions that actually matter, they end up slapping useless questions at the bottom of the page because they think it “helps with GEO.”
Meanwhile, it accomplishes nothing for the end user. Here’s one such example:
Putting ‘key takeaways’ at the top of every article
Another glorified tactic that isn’t inherently bad, but the upside is overhyped.
Short answer summaries can improve readability for humans, but there’s no strong public evidence that a “key takeaways” block materially improves AI visibility on its own.
Over-formatting pages for LLM readability
This would mean forcing every page into rigid Q&A patterns, stuffing bullet points into every section, and jamming HTML tables into sections where they don’t belong.
Some assume LLMs need heavy formatting assistance in order to retrieve content, so they resort to copywriting tricks like “chunking” which can overcomplicate the editorial process.
Others are obsessed with chasing Reddit for GEO, and it’s causing brands to spam Reddit.
This is bad for countless reasons already outlined by Eli Schwartz, but it further supports the argument that GEO isn’t a technical problem.
Reddit represents the voice of real people, and that’s why moderators are vigilantly hunting down inauthentic activity like astroturfing or “SEO shaping” on threads where software evaluation is happening.
GEO is a strategic issue at the executive level, not an SEO issue at the operational level.
The biggest GEO upside doesn’t come from technical optimization — but rather, the coordination of brand positioning, messaging, and reputation management across on-site and off-site channels.
Everyone assumes the SEO team should be 100% responsible for all aspects of GEO, yet they control only a limited portion of how LLMs form their opinions of a brand.
SEO team
On-site content pages, blogs, comparison guides, resource pages, etc.
Ross Hudgens recently posted about this problem. If none of these sources aligns with a consistent narrative, it will be challenging for LLMs to reach a consensus about your brand.
GEO is a category alignment problem
Let’s examine [best AI SDR agents] where Coldreach has the No. 1 ranking position with an AI citation.
Despite a high web ranking plus earning the URL citation, there’s no recommendation for their brand regarding the best AI SDR agents.
This tactic worked phenomenally well during the traditional SEO golden era when rankings and clicks were the goal.
AI, being the great normalizer, has reduced the effectiveness of this playbook dramatically.
Listicles won’t brute force your brand into AI recommendations
The main difference between SEO vs GEO is that you can’t bulldoze your way into brand recommendations for a topic your brand lacks recognition for.
We just saw that above with the best AI SDR agents example.
Here’s another example: [best insider threat management] where the URL citations are earned by Exabeam, SpyCloud, and Pathlock.
None of these brands is recommended in the answer summary, yet they are all deploying listicles.
AI is the great neutralizer of this tactic, since it just scrapes and summarizes their listicles and recommends every other brand.
This is another reason why reporting on “citations” as a GEO success metric is a failure in isolation, given that there’s no corresponding brand recommendation.
Instead, the AI Overview recommends the brands that actually deserve to be there, such as Teramind, Proofpoint, DTEX, etc.
Most brands have no idea how they’re actually represented across LLMs
Despite the unavoidable element of randomness in AI answers, you should reverse-engineer how LLMs piece together information about your brand.
Start with bottom of funnel prompts like:
“What’s the best [category] solution for an enterprise B2B company in the [industry] with [features]?”
Then evaluate the answers and sources systematically.
New research by Kevin Indig found that web search position has the greatest impact on LLM citation rates. This is further validation that GEO is fundamentally connected to traditional SEO, as LLMs rely on web search (grounding) to generate answer summaries, especially for bottom-of-funnel product evaluation queries.
The key takeaway is that if your pages aren’t ranking highly in traditional SEO, third parties and external websites may control the narrative about your brand.
Most high-volume, high-competition categories are dominated by third parties
It’s useful to understand which product categories are dominated by third parties versus first-party so you can prioritize marketing efforts accordingly.
In this example of [best employee monitoring software], the brand recommendation rate is around 90% meanwhile the citation rate is around 15%.
This suggests the brand is well covered across third-party pages where LLMs are extracting relevant information.
If we examine the SERP, it’s clear that third-party sources account for the overwhelming majority of citations.
Citations are coming from affiliates such as Business.com, CurrentWare, PC Mag, Gartner, and other reputable sources.
The key takeaway: if your brand wants to compete in high-volume categories, you may be forced to play the affiliate game.
What this means for your GEO strategy
Technical website hygiene still matters. If you have a vibe-coded, JavaScript-heavy website with poor internal linking and flat architecture, you’re unlikely to perform well in GEO.
Things like XML sitemaps, page indexing, site taxonomy, and internal linking structure are still crucial for retrieval-augmented generation and training data ingestion.
However, these are the fundamental pillars of SEO that only create the foundation for GEO to be built upon, rather than accelerating GEO itself.
GEO is a brand positioning and category alignment exercise, not a technical SEO audit.
Questions you should be asking about GEO:
Are LLMs actually recommending our brand, or only citing our pages?
When our brand appears in AI answers, what category is it bucketed into? And is that the category we want to own?
Do LLMs associate our brand with the right buyer, use case, and problem set? Or are they grouping us with legacy competitors?
Are third-party sites, review platforms, Reddit threads, and analyst pages shaping more of our AI visibility than our own content?
Is there a consistent positioning narrative across our homepage, product pages, comparative content, review websites, and third-party affiliates?
Are we trying to force visibility with listicles and formatting tricks instead of earning recommendation status through market and category alignment?
Do we know which prompts matter most at the bottom of the funnel, and have we tested how our brand appears for those prompts?
Within our flagship category, are AI answers being shaped mostly by first-party sites or by affiliates and review platforms?
If third parties dominate the category, do we have a plan to earn stronger coverage there?
What is the role of YouTube in our niche? How often does YouTube influence LLM answers, and are we represented there?
Are we publishing content that actually helps buyers understand our positioning and differentiators?
Or are we just adding FAQ blocks and “key takeaways” because it looks like productive GEO work?
What outdated, inaccurate, or weak brand associations keep resurfacing in AI answers? Which team owns fixing those associations once we find them?
Stop chasing GEO hacks
The core GEO problem is whether LLMs believe your brand belongs in the answer.
LLMs need to reach consensus on your brand, shaped by reputation, category alignment, and repeated confirmation across the web.
Technical SEO provides the foundation, but it doesn’t help LLMs reach a conclusion about your brand’s market positioning.
The bigger opportunity is to align messaging across every surface that influences how LLMs interpret your brand and why it deserves to be recommended.
That means GEO isn’t a siloed optimization problem, but rather an ecosystem visibility problem.
It’s time to stop chasing GEO hacks, because AI is neutralizing ineffective and outdated techniques once and for all.
Google updated its spam report page for the second time in the past week or so, this time to say that if you include personally identifying information, the spam report will not be processed or used. This comes just a week after Google said that information would be used and passed along to the reported site.
What changed. Google posted on its spam report page a new highlight box which says two points:
(1) Don’t include personally identifying information in your spam report.
(2) If you do include personally identifying information, then Google won’t process your submission.
The text block reads:
“Don’t include any personally identifying information in your submission. To comply with regulations, we must send the submission text to the site owner to help them understand the context of a manual action, if one is issued. Because of this, we won’t process your submission if we determine it contains personally identifying information to protect privacy. Not including such information fully ensures your information is safe and prevents your submission from being discarded.”
What was before. As we covered about a week ago, Google said then:
“If we issue a manual action, we send whatever you write in the submission report verbatim to the site owner to help them understand the context of the manual action.”
This caused a lot of concern in the industry, not just from fear of being caught calling out your competitors or spammers. But also for legal concerns. Google’s new wording above says this is now to “comply with regulations” where I guess it can’t share personally identifying information.
Why we care. If you want to submit a successful spam report, make sure to not include any personally identifying information. And if you do include personally identifying information by accident, you do not have to worry that the information will be passed along to the reported site. The spam report will just not be processed at all and you can resubmit it.
Whether you lead a scaling brand or an established global enterprise, you already know the frustration. You’re watching massive digital budgets yield diminishing returns, while agile disruptors consistently beat you to the punch.
When you audit the citations within AI Overviews, ChatGPT responses, and Claude summaries, the reality is stark. Smaller, faster competitors are claiming more of the most lucrative, bottom-of-funnel commercial queries.
It’s time to challenge the outdated assumption that legacy domain authority is enough to protect your pipeline. We’ve entered an era where operational agility often beats legacy brand equity.
AI models demand rapid, machine-readable data to establish a verifiable consensus. Enterprise red tape, what we call the “bureaucracy tax,” is actively preventing established brands from deploying these assets.
You didn’t build this red tape intentionally. As your business scaled, stability simply choked out agility.
Why legal approves data faster than marketing claims
When deployment speeds are slow, marketing teams inevitably blame legal, risk, or compliance. However, in highly regulated sectors, rigorous compliance is completely non-negotiable.
The operational failure isn’t the legal team; the failure is what marketing is sending them. To win the AI search race, you must completely decouple your factual data from your marketing narrative.
Here’s the human truth of corporate risk: Lawyers argue over adjectives, not APIs. Legal departments take months to review creative copywriting and subjective marketing claims (e.g., “We are the fastest, most innovative solution”).
On the other hand, they can review a static, factual data table, a product specification sheet, or a pricing index in a matter of days.
Consider a global payments company trying to capture AI search traffic for enterprise payment gateways. Legal will immediately block a 2,000-word marketing post titled “The most secure way to process payments” — it’s a compliance nightmare.
But if that same marketing team builds a “Transaction fee and API uptime matrix” that simply aggregates factual processing costs and server SLAs into a structured table, legal signs off in 24 hours.
When a CFO asks Perplexity, “Compare enterprise payment gateway fees,” the AI bypasses the competitor’s blocked blog post and cites your factual matrix as the definitive answer.
The bureaucracy tax is a measurable, devastating hit to your P&L.
Consider the standard deployment cycle for an established enterprise. A new strategic initiative requires a brief, creative production, legal review, compliance sign-off, and an IT staging ticket. This often results in a sluggish 180-day cycle from ideation to publication.
When a major industry shift occurs, such as a sudden change in regional shipping tariffs, the AI consensus is entirely up for grabs.
Imagine you’re a global shipping company. While your 1,500-word thought leadership piece on “Navigating APAC supply chain changes” is sitting in a three-week IT staging queue, an agile mid-market logistics disruptor publishes a simple, structured “Current freight delay and tariff matrix.”
The LLM scrapes the matrix, establishes it as the consensus, and instantly captures the most lucrative, high-intent logistics leads of the quarter. They get the revenue, while you get a Jira notification saying your staging ticket has been updated.
To quantify this, we analyzed the AI citation share of top global brands across ChatGPT-4, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. By tracking the original publish dates of their digital assets against the AI’s preferred recommendations for high-value commercial queries, a brutal algorithmic truth emerged: recency can beat relevancy.
When a market shift occurs, disruptors who deploy structured data within 14 days capture, on average, a 32% higher share of AI voice than legacy competitors who take 180 days to publish similar insights, even if the legacy brand has a higher traditional domain authority.
For the slower enterprise, this isn’t a temporary dip in traffic. That deficit takes an average of nine months and $120,000 in defensive paid media to win back. You’re bleeding capital every single day your content sits in an approval queue.
The technical bypass: The schema-locked GEO template
To understand why established brands are losing this race, you must look at the underlying technology. Many marketing teams are trapped on monolithic, legacy CMS platforms.
Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires the constant, rapid deployment of complex JSON-LD schema markup and proprietary data tables. If your marketing team has to submit an IT ticket just to update an author tag, the disruptor has already won.
The solution isn’t to go rogue and build insecure shadow IT. Instead, you must negotiate a schema-locked GEO template.
Go to your CIO or lead developer and negotiate one single IT sprint to build a rigid, unbreakable CMS template designed exclusively for data.
What does a schema-locked template actually look like?
Picture a proprietary “comparison engine” for a consumer electronics brand. IT builds the template once, stripping out all design flexibility. Marketing never touches the code.
Instead, a marketer simply fills in three backend text boxes:
[Competitor TV model].
[Our refresh rate].
[Their refresh rate].
The template automatically wraps those inputs in perfect JSON-LD schema, specifically injecting Dataset, SoftwareApplication, and ItemList markup that LLMs actively hunt for, and renders a clean HTML table.
IT loves it because marketing can’t break the site architecture. Marketing loves it because they can spin up 50 competitor comparison pages in a single afternoon, feeding LLMs exactly what they need.
Don’t try to change your entire corporate culture; just build a fast track. Create an AI-readiness pod. This is a cross-functional alignment consisting of one technical SEO lead, 10% of a developer’s sprint capacity, and a dedicated compliance liaison who only reviews data, not copy.
You must engineer workflows that satisfy your risk officers and your CTO while radically accelerating your speed to market. Use these strategic frameworks to protect your AI consensus:
If you’re an enterprise CMO bottlenecked by legal, then pivot your GEO strategy entirely. Publish pre-approved, proprietary data tables that require zero narrative oversight to capture the AI citation immediately.
If you’re a mid-market founder with zero dev resources for marketing, then mandate the creation of the one-time “schema-locked GEO template” so your marketing team can operate autonomously for the rest of the year.
If your traditional analytics show stable organic traffic, but your pipeline velocity is dropping, then immediately audit your LLM visibility. You’re likely being actively replaced by a disruptor in the AI research phase.
The rules of digital acquisition have fundamentally changed. The biggest budget doesn’t guarantee victory. The fastest route to machine-readable consensus wins.
You can no longer afford to let legacy infrastructure and misaligned compliance workflows dictate your market share. The bureaucracy tax is an unforced error that’s quietly draining your bottom-line revenue.
Ruthlessly audit your deployment timelines tomorrow morning. Stop treating GEO as a traditional marketing campaign, and start treating it as a high-velocity data operation.
Dismantle your own red tape and empower your teams to become the undeniable, cited authority at the exact moment the consumer asks the machine a question.
AMD has officially launched its Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO) version 1.2, which expands support for more memory profiles, CUDIMM, and additional features. With this release, AMD aims to introduce more advanced memory tuning profiles to the "Zen 5" platform and its DDR5 memory types, while full support for EXPO 1.2 features is anticipated with the "Zen 6" processor generation. This means that full CUDIMM support for "Zen 5" tuning is still limited, and only "Zen 6" will offer complete CUDIMM support. EXPO 1.2 works with AMD's AGESA, but since AGESA 1.3.0.1 lacks full CUDIMM DDR5 support, this feature is postponed until the next-generation "Zen 6." Current-generation "Zen 5" CPUs on the AM5 socket may be able to use EXPO 1.2, but they won't fully support the new DDR5 memory with an onboard clock driver, instead relying on traditional memory to perform the task. Notably, popular AMD developer 1usmus mentioned that AMD EXPO 1.2 brings the following changes.
Support for module geometry.
Added support for MRDIMM (CUDIMM and CSODIMM are already supported). AGESA 1.3.0.1 still lacks full CUDIMM support; AMD is preparing this for Zen 6.
New! tREFI, tRRDS, tWR, ULL Enable—Unified Latency Lock and VDDP(V).
ASRock, the global leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, gaming monitors, power supply units, and AIOs, proudly announces outstanding overclocking achievements with its flagship ASRock X870E Taichi OCF motherboard, paired with the powerful AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor.
Professional overclockers AKM and l0ud_sil3nc3 have successfully pushed system performance to new heights across multiple benchmark platforms, securing several Global 1st Place records and top global rankings. These results once again demonstrate the extreme overclocking capability and rock-solid stability of the X870E Taichi OCF.
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