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 […]

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Winget-AutoUpdate automates app updates on Windows 11, eliminating manual commands and giving winget users full control.

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.

Frustrated Windows 11 users are scrambling for debloater tools to improve their experience, as Microsoft continues to ignore their plight.

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.

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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 […]

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The world's largest automaker has branched out into computer chairs with a limited edition model as part of The Crown Collection.

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

With WWDC 2026 just around the corner, I’d love to see Apple revamp the Shortcuts app in iOS 27.

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 […]

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27 years ago today, on April 26, 1999, a 1 KB virus called CIH detonated its payload on hundreds of thousands of Windows 9x machines worldwide.

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.'

DeepSeek on Friday released a preview of its V4 large language model, the Hangzhou-based startup's most powerful to date.

Taiwan's stock market is now worth more than the United Kingdom's, in a shift driven almost entirely by the insatiable global appetite for AI chips.

Save 20% on the Bose SoundLink Flex on Amazon — a fantastic all-round Bluetooth speaker that's back to its Black Friday price.

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.

Episode 5 has been described as "like prom, but full of old creeps." But when does The Testaments episode 6 drop on Hulu and Disney+?

Over the past week, we've suffered a whole lot more pain with RAM pricing, one way or another — and it's unlikely to get any better.

Some users of the Spotify apps for Android and iOS are noticing a significant change in how playlists can be managed.

The LG C6 looks to be a nice upgrade over the LG C5, so I've picked my three best upgrades and one area where it needs to improve.

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

With MediaWiki, you can create a Wiki installation in just a few steps. Here's how.

All the ways to watch Chelsea vs Leeds live streams online and from anywhere for FREE, in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Intel’s Investor relations team confirmed that customers are sweeping up the lower-quality chips, bringing in tangible revenue for the company.

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.

The authorities say that the three individuals used the SMS blasters to send thousands of smishing messages.

DARPA is looking for proposals for cheap undersea drones that can be quickly built and deployed nearly anywhere.

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.

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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.

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I used the Oppo Find X9 Ultra for a month as my primary phone, taking over 2,000 photos and videos. Here are my favorites

There's a new best DJI 'drone for beginners' about to hit the market - but is it a better buy than the excellent DJI Mini 4k?

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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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Forget the attention economy, it's the attachment economy you need to be worried about.

All the ways to watch Coventry City vs Wrexham live streams online and from anywhere, as the two sides contest a vital EPL Championship fixture.

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.

Vtiger is a long-established open-source CRM system. It has many benefits for small businesses.

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 […]

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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.

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Strava for your coding assistants

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New connectors in Claude for everyday life

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OpenAI's smartest and most intuitive to use model yet

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Compare LLMs on your data, measure, and pick the best.

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Turn CSV & Excel files into charts in seconds

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Fully native app for managing your fonts on MacOS

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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.

Marathon has a brutal onboarding experience. But thankfully, your onboard AI knows just the right things to say.

We've found a sneaky way to stream London Marathon 2026 live streams for free from anywhere in the world.

Including a cool, compact dryer that boasts 'powerful airflow, scalp-friendly modes and a dinky design'.

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.

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All the ways to watch London Marathon 2026 live streams online – including for FREE – with Sebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa defending their titles.

Seer Interactive says brand-cited AI Overview CTR fell 61% as impressions grew faster than clicks across cited pages.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

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 […]

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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.

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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.

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Take a tour of the IKEA inventions that have stood the test of time — from Billy to Kallux.

L.D. 307 would have imposed the country’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers — lasting, in this case, until November 1, 2027.

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.

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For our From the Backlog series, I'm revisiting the brilliant open world of Forza Horizon 3.

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 […]

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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.

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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.

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With Concrete CMS, you can get a free CMS solution online in just a few steps.

As Spotify celebrates its 20th anniversary, I spoke with Sten Garmark about the platform's exciting future developments.

I upgraded to the MacBook Air M5 and its lightning-fast performance puts my Intel-based MacBook Pro to shame.

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 […]

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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...

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A hardware reviewer accidentally made their review video go live on YouTube before the embargo date, revealing the pricing for the Steam Controller.

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.

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Installing a CMS on your web-based server doesn't have to be difficult. That's where WonderCMS comes in.

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.

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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.

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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, […]

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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.

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Highly customizable and now under $2 a month, it’s a killer deal

It may prioritize portability, but the Asus Zenbook A14 is no slouch when it comes to performance.

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could have changes to their designs, colors, camera features, and more.

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.

John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO, is a hardware guy, signaling Apple may be putting devices back at the center of its strategy.

Snabbit has scaled rapidly, crossing one million jobs in March, amid growing investor interest.

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 […]

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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...

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra have just hit a record-low price at Amazon once again.

All the ways to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams online and from anywhere, in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

Invincible season 5 is expected to premiere in early 2027 — here are the key details we know ahead of its eventual launch.

In a new NBC News survey 47% of those aged 18-29 say they would rather be living in the past.

Google’s Liz Reid told Bloomberg AI Overviews cut “bounce clicks,” not deeper visits, but Google still hasn’t shared data backing that claim.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Intel's new Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a productivity beast, but can it hang with the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in games? We put the two CPUs head-to-head.

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.

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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.

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An instant printer and frame for phone photos, the Polaroid Hi-Print 3x3 is a charming way to get more from your camera roll.

iPhone owners are more committed than ever to the Apple ecosystem, but I'm sticking with Google.

The winner of this year's Sony World Photography Award Wildlife category explains why old DSLRs are choice gear for camera trap wildlife photography

The Anker Soundcore Space 2 have a fantastic feature set and comfy design, even if the sound quality isn't the absolute best.

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 […]

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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.

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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.

Third-party AMD developer and hardware leakers share details of the new AMD EXPO 1.2 technology arriving on AMD AM5 motherboards.

A retro hardware enthusiast has demonstrated a fix that eliminates the washed-out appearance people witness when using 1990s graphics cards from S3.

The LOCUST Laser Weapon System was tested aboard the USS George H.W. Bush and neutralized multiple target drones.

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

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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

Stuck between a Galaxy S26 or Pixel 10? This week's record-low prices at Amazon and other retailers won't make your decision easier.

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.

The Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is accurate even compared to watches that cost around triple its price.

Here's the biggest tech news stories for the week from Apple, DJI, OpenAI, and more.

New ’smart textiles’ could become the future of wearables for exercise and clinical health monitoring.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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If you're tired of WordPress bloat, you might want to consider ClassicPress.

There’s some amazing technology inside a laser printer – here’s what's going on.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Your AI Co-Founder: OpenClaw x Paperclip x Spud

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Render AI chat data and Codex logs into browsable views

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Design, review, and document cloud architecture with AI

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Gemini answers with context from your Google apps

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Your private AI prompt library on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

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Bilingual ASR for dialects, code-switching, and songs

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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

Here's how to watch TSN from outside Canada, and learn how to access streams from anywhere abroad with a VPN.

The Cage, a 'high-stakes' new BBC crime drama starring Sheridan Smith, has more to it than meets the eye, according to its cast.

The AromaFresh Therm Pro grinds exactly the right amount of beans for your brew, but the uneven results mean inconsistent flavor from your coffee.

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.

The Beelink EX Mate Pro All-In-One Docking Station is a USB4 dock that can mount four M.2 NVMe drives internally.

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.

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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.

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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.

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All the ways to watch London Marathon 2026 live streams online – including for FREE – with Sebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa defending their titles.

This round, should it occur, would double the house-help startup's valuation in a matter of weeks.

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.

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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.

No subscription. Pay 3% per deposit, only when you earn. Auto SMS reminders. Every action timestamped for dispute records.

Built for tradespeople and anyone who drives to customers.

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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.

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As an Assassin’s Creed expert, here are 7 things I’m looking forward to in Black Flag Resynced.

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.

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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.

Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.

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.

ZipCheckup provides free, daily updated home safety reports for every U.S. ZIP code. It aggregates data from over 49 federal sources to score water quality, lead risk, PFAS, flood exposure, air quality, infrastructure age, and more. Explore rankings, interactive maps, and 28 actionable tools like filter matching and lead risk calculators. Access open datasets and an API, subscribe to alerts, and make informed decisions without signups or sales pitches.

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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.

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Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

An Intel laptop with a new Wildcat Lake CPU is turning heads – is it more Neo than the MacBook Neo?

RUN is designed for small businesses that need straightforward HR and payroll support, but can it streamline your operations?

The IRS has used Palantir's software since at least 2018, The Intercept reports.

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...

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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.

The platform delivers real-time intelligence on agent invocations to your WebMCP tools, conversion tracking, automated site scans, and A/B testing to improve outcomes. Install a lightweight snippet to register tools in minutes, analyze traffic by AI provider and model, and connect with popular site builders as integrations roll out.

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If you're a Hostinger customer, installation is simple.

It’s one of the biggest names in computing, but should you trust your HR processes to Microsoft?

Backrooms has got some new teaser images, and they've made me feel very unsettled.

It’s a popular and comprehensive option – and it’s a refreshingly straightforward choice for UK-based SMBs.

If your small business needs to keep printing, make sure your printer has all of these features.

This robot can play ping-pong at an elite level

The HP DeskJet 2855e is an entry-level inkjet printer for home and small office use. Here's what people are saying about it.

Use neutral oak furniture and soft lighting to make this striking chair the star, and pick out its colors with splashes of green and chrome.

Disney is reimagining its Classic Princess Dolls with plastic-free packaging that uses less material, improves durability, and makes the unboxing experience easier

Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.

Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.

Investors flocked to nuclear power startup X-energy in its first day of public trading on the Nasdaq.

New job listings at Avalanche Studios suggest that it might be returning to the Just Cause franchise with an open-world "unannounced AAA project."

Windows 11 is adding new update controls, including skipping updates during setup, longer pause options, clearer restart choices, and fewer monthly reboots.

Catch up on our biggest updates from this year’s Cloud Next, including Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and our newest TPUs.

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.

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Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the legislation was being introduced to ensure "a childhood where children get to be children."

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

AdPlus opens to everyone on May 12, 2026. The first 50 people on the waitlist get 12 months of Pro free.

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Cisive offers fast, compliant background screenings with strong tech integration and ongoing monitoring, but can be costly and face occasional delays.

Choosing the right business internet provider is crucial for reliable communication, smooth operations, and growth.

Certn is a technology-driven platform that offers fully online, automated background checks designed to streamline and speed up the hiring process.

Hiring reliable employees is tough, and that’s where this company helps. It offers detailed checks, identity verification, compliance tools, and more.

The next-generation T3 Aire 360 delivers impressive results at a price that undercuts its closest rivals

ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.

X's new app promises private chats, disappearing messages, audio and video calls, and more.

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 […]

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Organize your home and digital space with Gemini. Use AI-powered tips for cleaning schedules, inbox decluttering, seasonal chores.

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...

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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UndetectedGPT is a platform for creating and transforming text that reads like human writing and avoids AI detection. It combines an AI Humanizer, Ghost Writer, and AI Detector to help you paste AI text to humanize it, generate undetectable content from prompts, and verify results across detectors like GPTZero and Originality. The humanizer includes real-time auto-detection that scores your output against strict detectors and shows you the results for free. It supports 100+ languages, tone selection, and offers an API for integration into workflows.

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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.

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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

The US says China has been stealing American AI models to develop its own open source models.

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.

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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.

Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus.   Ternus may be inheriting one of the most durable businesses in tech, but he’s also stepping into a very different ecosystemthan the one Cook spent decades shaping. The App Store’s 30% cut is under pressure, the behind-the-scenes power Apple once […]

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.

The report. AIO Impact on Google CTR: 2026 Update

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.

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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...

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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CryptoSystems automates cryptocurrency trading across major exchanges via encrypted API keys. It runs AI-driven strategies 24/7, applies predefined risk limits, and logs every action for full transparency. The platform combines automated execution with professional analytics like liquidity, market structure, and news so you understand each trade. Start in demo mode, connect Binance or other exchanges, and monitor performance on a real-time dashboard.

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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

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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.

Leadership wants speed. Legal wants caution. Developers want clarity.

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.

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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.

Structure matters more than speed for AI in SEO

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.

Inside, the C-Class EV centers on large digital displays and interface design. A full-width digital layout dominates the cabin, anchored by what Mercedes-Benz calls the Superscreen as standard equipment. A more advanced Hyperscreen setup is available as an option, integrating multiple displays into a single continuous glass surface. The system...

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The AMD's new dual 3D V-Cache Ryzen 9 9950XD2 processor has secured top rankings in overclocking leaderboards on ASRock's flagship AM5 motherboard. ASRock Announces Several World Records in Synthetic Benchmarks With AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 On X870E Taichi OCF CPU world records are getting broken quite easily, especially since the AMD's new flagship Zen 5 has been dropped. While the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 failed to bring any noticeable gains in gaming over the smaller siblings, it's slightly faster than the previous Zen 5 flagship CPU in synthetic benchmarks. We have seen it delivering 2-10% higher performance in various synthetic […]

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The Colorful motherboard desktop brings a mobile Raptor Lake flagship CPU for high-performance computing and support for up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM. Colorful Silently Launches Battle-AX HM770M-K WiFi D5 V20 Motherboard Powered By Intel Core i9 13900HX Chinese hardware maker Colorful has quietly launched its first MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) motherboard, featuring the flagship Intel Raptor Lake mobile CPU. The motherboard is named "Battle-AX HM770M-K WiFi D5 V20", and is powered by the Intel H770 chipset. The motherboard comes pre-equipped with the Intel Core i9 13900HX, a 24-core/32-thread high-end mobile chip that can boost up to 5.4 GHz and […]

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Meta has partnered with Amazon's AWS to bring tens of millions of Graviton CPU cores to its AI compute portfolio for Agentic AI. The CPU Is The New GPU For Agentic AI - Meta is adding millions of Amazon AWS Graviton CPU Cores To Its AI Infrastructure. As the Agentic AI era rages on, companies are rapidly expanding their AI infrastructure to meet rising compute demands. We have seen multi-GigaWatt deals being signed here and there, and CPU usage is on the rise. With all of this happening, Meta has also announced its blockbuster partnership with Amazon's AWS. The new […]

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The partnership between Apple and Samsung has allowed the existence of newer display technologies for iPhones, and the California-based giant is doubling down on these efforts by introducing next-generation panels for its mobile devices. According to a new rumor, Samsung is not just bringing ‘filterless’ displays for Apple, but is also working to bring quad-curved designs that will most likely be found in the 20th-anniversary iPhone release. A ‘filterless’ display refers to Samsung bringing CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) technology for Apple’s iPhones, making them thinner The first part of the rumor shared by Weibo’s Digital Chat Station talks about […]

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Princeton researchers have developed a 3D bioelectronic device that combines living brain cells with embedded electronics, allowing neurons outside the body to perform simple computational tasks. The system may help scientists study brain function, neurological disease, and the brain’s extraordinary energy efficiency.

NEO Semiconductor says its 3D X-DRAM passed proof-of-concept testing, using 3D NAND processes to target cheaper AI memory than HBM. The company has secured funding for development.

Unauthorized individuals have accessed Anthropic's new Mythos cybersecurity-focused AI model, despite the developer locking it down to just a handful of companies. Considering the AI was purposefully designed to find zero-day exploits and offer viable fixes, the breach raises questions about Anthropic's own security, and why Mythos couldn't protect it.

As workloads continue migrating towards inference and agentic AI, CPU-GPU ratios could converge to 1:1 or even tilt further in favor of CPUs.

In August 2024, a Redditor was widely, repeatedly, and mercilessly ridiculed for investing the majority of an $800,000 inheritance in Intel stock. It's been a rollercoaster, but that looks like it was a great decision.

Wehaven is a private communication app for couples who want help starting hard conversations without making them worse. Each partner talks to AI privately first, then AI turns both sides into approved shared summaries, prompts, and next steps. Raw private chats stay private. Only approved outputs move into the shared space, so couples can start with calmer words, more clarity, and less defensiveness.

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Kailan streamlines peer feedback on documents and decisions. Share a file or link with your team, collect Agree, Pass, or Question responses, and track who saw it in real time. Set deadlines, add password protection, and export a clean PDF summary as proof of consensus. Invite teammates via link or QR code, and responders don’t need to sign up. Use it for quick buy-in on reviews, updates, or confirmations without heavy approval chains.

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