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Google has confirmed that its spam policies will extend to AI Overviews and AI Mode within its search engine. Meanwhile, Intercom, now operating as Fin, has launched an AI agent specifically designed to manage other AI agents.
RealGo Initiates AI Meme 3.0 Festival Featuring 200 Million RT Shards Prize Pool
RealGo is launching its AI Meme 3.0 Festival from May 14 to May 24, featuring a prize pool of 200 million RT Shards. The event aims to blend AI with meme culture and is a precursor to RealGo's token generation event in Q2 2026. RealGo, an AR/LBS plus AI-driven Meme 3.0 consumer application on BNB Chain, recently secured $3.5 million in funding from investors like Animoca Brands and Cogitent Ventures.
Framework says DDR5 memory costs 'remain fairly stable' but 'on SSDs, the pricing story is unfortunately not as positive' as it raises prices again
Modular laptop company Framework reports that while DDR5 memory costs have remained stable, SSD prices are increasing due to supply shortages. The company attributes these rising costs to increased demand from AI data centers and a general memory crisis. Framework has had to adjust its pricing upwards to reflect the higher costs of newly sourced components.
Intel's Big Battlemage Arc Pro B70 GPU benchmarked in games, ends up bang-on Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB performance
Benchmarks indicate Intel's Arc Pro B70 GPU offers performance comparable to the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti in traditional rasterization, but falls behind when ray tracing is enabled. Despite its larger die size and 32 GB of VRAM, the GPU is not being released for gaming due to cost-effectiveness concerns compared to Nvidia's offerings.
Evening Metaverse
The AI hardware shortage is impacting internet archiving efforts, making it more expensive and difficult. Additionally, Prime Video is introducing a TikTok-like feed, and Discord has commented on its current user activity.
Report says motherboard manufacturers are in crisis as builders aren't building new rigs as much anymore
Motherboard manufacturers are facing a significant crisis due to a combination of factors including a memory crisis, geopolitical events, and a general disincentive for PC building. Companies like MSI, Gigabyte, and ASRock are projected to see sales declines, with Asus experiencing a steep drop in shipments. While AI presents a potential revenue stream, the overall market for high-end gaming PCs lacks compelling upgrades, impacting motherboard sales.
'We now expect second half gaming revenue to decline more than 20%': AMD feeling the sting of the memory…
AMD anticipates a significant decline in its gaming revenue for the second half of 2026, projecting a drop of over 20% due to the ongoing memory supply crisis and rising component costs. While the company's data center segment is thriving due to AI demand, the consumer PC and gaming markets are expected to be impacted. AMD CEO Lisa Su noted that the tail-end of the PlayStation 5's console cycle also contributes to a year-over-year decline in semi-custom revenue.
Assassin's Creed Invictus leak has "been heavily altered," probably using AI, Ubisoft says: "Nice…
Ubisoft has stated that a leaked screenshot of its upcoming multiplayer title, codenamed Assassin's Creed Invictus, has been heavily altered, likely using AI. The company addressed the leak after it was posted by YouTuber xJ0nathan.
Resident Evil Requiem Producer Sees DLSS 5 AI Backlash as 'a Positive' Because 'It Meant We Got the Design Right'
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa stated that Capcom views the controversy surrounding the DLSS AI version of Grace Ashcroft as a positive sign that the original game design was correct. This reaction suggests the company believes the backlash validates their initial artistic choices.
Uproar Over Grace's DLSS 5 Makeover Proves Original Design Was Right, Says Resident Evil Requiem Producer
Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumzawa stated that player backlash against Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology altering character appearances validates Capcom's original design for Grace Ashcroft. He believes the strong reactions indicate the character's successful design. Nvidia's Jensen Huang has stated developers retain control over DLSS 5's output.
ROG Xbox Ally X owners can now choose between AMD's FSR upscaler or Microsoft's NPU-powered Auto SR for better…
The ASUS ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC now offers Microsoft's Auto Super Resolution (Auto SR) upscaling technology, powered by its Neural Processing Unit (NPU), as an alternative to AMD's FSR. Auto SR is designed to run on the NPU when game-integrated super resolution is unavailable or when hardware constraints prevent it from simultaneously delivering quality and FPS.
MotoGP26 review – Pole Goal
MotoGP 26 offers a refined racing simulation experience with sharper handling and more intelligent AI opponents compared to previous entries. While not a revolutionary leap, the game provides meaningful improvements to its core gameplay and career mode. New features like card collecting add some novelty, though the overall presentation remains solid rather than spectacular.
'Our demand fulfillment rate is now at a record low' says Samsung as it makes its DRAM 90% more expensive than…
Samsung, the world's largest memory chip maker, is experiencing a record low demand fulfillment rate for DRAM. Despite this, the company has increased its DRAM prices by approximately 90% quarter-over-quarter, significantly boosting its profits. This surge in demand is largely attributed to the vast appetite of the AI industry for memory chips.
GameMaker launches GMRT: The runtime professional developers have been waiting for
GameMaker has launched GMRT, a new runtime designed to meet the demands of professional developers with features like CLI tooling, AI workflows powered by Claude Code, and improved 3D handling. The update also introduces GM-CLI for command-line development and plans to add JavaScript, TypeScript, and C# support, along with source-available access.
Gemini can now generate files, including Microsoft Word and LaTeX documents
Google's Gemini AI can now generate files directly, eliminating the need for manual copy-pasting. This new feature supports various document formats, including Microsoft Word and LaTeX, enhancing user productivity.
AIGA Patch Makes Immersive Play Default for All New Players | HappyGamer
AIGA has released a significant update that makes immersive play the default for all new players, fundamentally changing the player experience. The patch introduces "skill-check dice" into conversations, offers multiple NPC reply options, and includes substantial mobile layout improvements, pushing interactive fiction towards more dynamic and lifelike digital storytelling.
This vibe-coded tool helps you find missing Lego pieces for your old sets, and now I think the AI revolution might not…
A new AI-powered web tool called Brickbacklog.com helps Lego enthusiasts identify and source missing pieces for their old sets. Developed by a web programmer using ChatGPT Codex, the tool allows users to input set numbers and check off required parts. This innovation is particularly useful for those rebuilding old or mixed Lego collections.
I asked you lot one of the most important PC gaming questions, and only 37% got it right
A poll of PC Gamer readers revealed that only 37% keep their gaming PCs on their desk, with a significant portion placing them on the floor. The article also touches on reader usage of AI technologies like DLSS and FSR, noting that many do not use them.
Data, not guessing: Looking at Nvidia's past GPUs to predict the specs for its future RTX 60-series graphics cards
This article analyzes Nvidia's past GPU development trends to predict the specifications for future RTX 60-series graphics cards. It examines factors like process nodes, die density, CUDA cores, cache, and AI capabilities, suggesting potential increases in transistor counts and performance while considering cost and competition.
Endless Legend 2's answer to the common 4X problem of "goldfish" AI is a cunning system of badges, from Pleasant to Bully
Amplitude has updated Endless Legend 2 with a new diplomacy system that gives AI civilizations memory, addressing the common 4X problem of 'goldfish' AI. The system introduces 'badges' like Pleasant, Hard Bargainer, Bully, and Colonizer, which permanently affect a faction's public opinion based on consistent player behavior. This aims to create more meaningful diplomatic consequences and reward consistent playstyles.
