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Traditional searches work by typing in a query, scanning a ranked list of links, and clicking on a website. However, AI is making the whole search process a bit faster. AI search creates AI-generated summaries, has conversational follow-up questions, and cuts straight to the chase by providing you with a link. For companies, publishers, and even consumers, this change raises a pressing question: if an AI summarizes the answer before anyone clicks on a site, who gets credit as the source? It has become paramount to track visibility in this new environment, and tools like the AI leaderboard are helping…

Psychonauts developer Double Fine Productions was among the five studios spun off from Xbox as part of its ongoing restructuring, and while it (thankfully) avoided closure, the divorce has forced the team to make cuts. Specifically, the studio has announced the departures of 23 staff members.In a post shared on social media, Double Fine head/founder Tim Schafer writes,  “As a small, tightly-knit team, these actions are not taken lightly. Only the survival of our studio would ever make us consider such a painful action. Our transition to becoming an independent company also means becoming a size that we can sustain.”…

You’d think getting wrong advice would make you more cautious. New research says the opposite happens when that advice comes from AI. A study led by Valerio Capraro, a psychology professor at the University of Milan-Bicocca, found that incorrect AI advice made people less accurate, yet noticeably more confident in their answers (via IBM Think). The study also found that people who received incorrect AI advice became far less willing to admit they didn’t know an answer, even when staying silent was an option, and they were rewarded for accuracy. Why does wrong AI advice make people so sure of…

Text-to-speech has drifted out of accessibility menus in the past few years and now stands in the spotlight as a central component of the modern software stack. The voice-first applications category is growing every day, and those specialized digital assets contribute to the text-to-speech movement. The technology also powers audiobooks, meeting assistants, and customer service agents. With increased demand, model developers have felt more pressure to create voices with a convincingly human sound, without latency spikes or per-character pricing that make production deployments untenable. Removing hurdles helps developers and businesses see the value in bringing voice to their products, so…

Dorm rooms and study desks have one thing in common: they run out of space fast. Between textbooks, notebooks, keyboards, coffee mugs, and laptop chargers, a monitor’s stock stand often ends up taking more room than it should. A good monitor arm instantly frees up valuable desk space while also putting the screen at a much more comfortable height, making long study sessions easier on the neck and shoulders. Whether it’s a simple single-monitor setup or a dual-screen workstation, these are the monitor arms I’d actually recommend for Back-to-School. Amazon Basics Single Computer Monitor Stand Pros Excellent value for money…

The first major expansion for Nioh 3 has a release date and trailer. Titled Hell Rising, the expansion takes players to a new time period and landmass while introducing new weapons, abilities, and more.Hell Rising arrives on August 19 and sees players travel to 1651 Edo during the Keian Era to deal with the fallout of the death of Takechiyo, Nioh 3’s protagonist and the future shogun. Players team up with Yagyu Jubei, a one-eyed swordsman, and Rodrigo, a Spanish envoy, to solve new mysteries centering on the Spirit Stones. The new Keian Era map features new human and yokai enemies…

I’ll admit, Tesla topping an efficiency ranking felt like a foregone conclusion until I actually saw the numbers. Turns out two Indian automakers just embarrassed both Tesla and the world’s biggest EV maker at their own game.  The first time I read the report, I couldn’t believe it, and I’ve been following the Indian automobile industry for a couple of years now.   So who’s actually winning here? The owner of Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors, topped the International Council on Clean Transportation’s 2025 global ranking of the most energy-efficient battery EVs, with its fleet averaging just 106 watt-hours per kilometer (via…

The first major expansion for Nioh 3 has a release date and trailer. Titled Hell’s Rising, the expansion takes players to a new time period and landmass while introducing new weapons, abilities, and more.Hell’s Rising arrives on August 19 and sees players travel to 1651 Edo during the Keian Era to deal with the fallout of the death of Takechiyo, Nioh 3’s protagonist and the future shogun. Players team up with Yagyu Jubei, a one-eyed swordsman, and Rodrigo, a Spanish envoy, to solve new mysteries centering on the Spirit Stones. The new Keian Era map features new human and yokai enemies…

This post is brought to you in paid partnership with dbrand. Samsung’s latest generation of foldables is engineered for the demands of everyday life. Whether you gravitate toward the pocket-friendly Galaxy Z Flip 8, the versatile Z Fold 8, or the expansive Z Fold 8 Ultra, each device offers a slimmer, more refined profile built to keep pace with your routine. However, because these cutting-edge devices represent a significant investment, safeguarding them naturally sits at the top of your post-purchase checklist. The real hurdle lies in finding a case that elevates a foldable rather than weighing it down with bulk…

Apple’s long-rumored smart home ambitions may finally be ready for prime time. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to launch three new home products over the coming months, including a Siri AI-powered smart home hub, a refreshed Apple TV 4K, and an updated HomePod mini. The report pegs the Apple TV and HomePod mini for release this fall, while the new smart home hub is expected to arrive sometime “between October and early next year”. The wait for Apple’s AI-powered home may be over soon That timeline is the biggest development in Gurman’s latest report. Apple has been…