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Website performance is the new defining metric for AI search
The way people search for information is changing. Increasingly, they're turning to AI tools such as Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude instead of traditional search engines. That changes what businesses need to optimize for. Content quality, authority and trust still matter enormously. But they're no longer enough by themselves. Even the best content won't do much if AI struggles to find it or understand it.
The Real Differentiator in Hosting Isn’t Speed Anymore
DigitalOcean simplifies cloud computing so businesses can spend more time creating software that changes the world. With its mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean helps developers at startups and growing digital businesses rapidly build, deploy, and scale, whether creating a digital presence or building digital products.
Azure Sets a New Performance Record for LLM Training Benchmark at Extreme Scale
New Azure milestone. The fastest time to train yet at the largest reported scale for this leading AI training benchmark. A great example of what is possible when we bring together full-stack innovation across silicon, systems, networking, and software, along with our deep partnership with NVIDIA, to advance the frontier of AI infra. https://lnkd.in/gxDHYX3m 1,407 94 Comments See more comments To view or add a comment, sign in
Building a great website now means simplifying your tech stack
A data center in a blue light. Building a website has never been easier. Launching one, however, and keeping it running as traffic scales has never been more complicated. Most modern websites depend on a long list of tools working behind the scenes: hosting IT infrastructure, analytics platforms, marketing integrations, security layers, performance optimization tools, and accessibility checks. Each one exists for a good reason.
Building a great website now means simplifying your tech stack
Building a website has never been easier. Launching one, however, and keeping it running as traffic scales has never been more complicated. Most modern websites depend on a long list of tools working behind the scenes: hosting IT infrastructure, analytics platforms, marketing integrations, security layers, performance optimization tools, and accessibility checks. Each one exists for a good reason. Together, they help businesses deliver the fast, reliable experiences customers now expect online.
Google Expands ‘Results About You’ Tool to Include Government ID Monitoring
Reviewed By Asim BN. Google announced on Feb. 10, 2026 that it is expanding its “Results about you” tool to help users find and request the removal of Search results containing government-issued identification numbers.
WhatsApp Develops Group Calling for Web and Releases iOS Update With Clearer Link Previews
According to WABetaInfo (WBI), WhatsApp is developing voice and video calling for group chats for its web client users. The feature remains under development and is not yet available for beta testing, but would allow users to place group calls directly from WhatsApp Web.
OpenAI Plans Limited Ad Testing in ChatGPT While Keeping Paid Tiers Ad-Free
In updates published by OpenAI on its blog and help page, the company said advertising in ChatGPT has not launched externally and that testing is expected to begin in the coming weeks for eligible U.S. users. OpenAI said Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu accounts will not have ads. According to the company, ads shown during testing will be clearly labeled and displayed separately from ChatGPT’s responses.
Google Updates Trends Explore Page With Gemini Features
Google announced on Jan. 14, 2026, that it has redesigned the Explore page of Google Trends, adding new features that use Gemini capabilities for analyzing Search trends. According to Google, the updated page is designed for content creators, researchers, and other users to identify and compare related search topics. The redesign introduces a side panel that automatically surfaces relevant search terms and displays them together for comparison.
Are Creative Entrepreneurs Happier Than Status-Seekers? Here's What the Study Finds
A study published in the Journal of Business Venturing examines how entrepreneurs’ personal values and the cultural values of the regions where they operate are associated with their wellbeing, based on data from 3,038 entrepreneurs across Europe. The study, authored by Pierre-Jean Hanard, Ute Stephan, and Uta K. Bindl of King’s Business School at King’s College London in the United Kingdom, analyzes responses from entrepreneurs working in 143 regions across 18 European countries.
YouTube Updates Search Filters, Removes Some Sorting Options
YouTube has updated its search filter system, introducing new labels and options while removing several existing sorting features, according to an announcement by Hank from TeamYouTube. The changes affect how users filter and prioritize search results on the platform. YouTube added a Shorts filter under the Type menu, allowing users to choose between short-form videos and longer videos when searching.
AI Tools Increasingly Used for Search, But Users Still Verify Results
The 2026 AI and Search Behavior Study by Eight Oh Two examined how people use artificial intelligence tools for finding information online. The survey included 500 participants who were already familiar with and used AI tools. Data was collected in November 2025. The study found that 37% of respondents typically start their searches with AI tools such as ChatGPT instead of traditional search engines such as Google.
WhatsApp Updates Group Chats, While Testing Parental Controls on Android
WhatsApp on Jan. 7, 2026, announced new features for group chats, expanding tools that allow users to manage conversations and express context within shared spaces, according to an official WhatsApp blog post. The announcement introduces member tags, text stickers, and enhanced event reminders for group chats. Member tags allow users to assign a role or identifier that is visible within a specific group and can differ from one group to another.
Can AI Chatbots Produce Gossip-Like Content With Potential Reputational Impact?
A peer reviewed study published in Ethics and Information Technology by University of Exeter researchers Joel Krueger and Lucy Osler examines how generative AI chatbots can produce false or misleading content that can meet the specific structural criteria of what the authors describe as “AI gossip,” potentially contributing to social and reputational harm.
Nobel Laureate Discusses Artificial Intelligence's Role in Critical Thinking Education
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Saul Perlmutter addressed artificial intelligence as a two-edged tool during a December 2025 interview on the "In Good Company" podcast, briefly comparing it to earlier concerns about calculators in education. Perlmutter, who won the for discovering the universe's accelerating expansion, discussed how AI intersects with the critical thinking methods he teaches.
Global Survey: 66% Say 2025 Bad Year for Country, 71% Optimistic 2026 Will Be Better
Ipsos surveyed 23,642 adults (under the age of 75) across 30 countries between 27 October and 4 November 2025. The survey found that 50% of respondents said 2025 was a bad year for them and their family. At the national level, 66% of respondents said 2025 was a bad year for their country, with the highest percentages reported in France (85%), South Korea (85%), and Türkiye (80%). Looking ahead, 71% of respondents expressed optimism that 2026 will be better than 2025.
Most Data Centers Are Located Outside Recommended Temperature Ranges
An analysis by Rest of World found that a majority of the world’s operational data centers are located in climates outside the industry’s recommended temperature range. The analysis combined climate records from the Copernicus Climate Data Store with facility location data from Data Center Map, covering 8,808 operational data centers worldwide as of October 2025. Industry standards recommend average operating temperatures between 18°C and 27°C.
Study Finds Americans Overestimate Harmful Behavior on Social Media
A study published in PNAS Nexus reports that Americans consistently overestimate how many social media users post harmful content online. Across three national studies involving 1,090 U.S. adults, participants believed large shares of users on platforms such as Reddit and Facebook engaged in toxic language or shared false news. Platform-level data cited in the research showed that such content is instead produced by small, highly active groups, generally between 3% and 7% of users.
43% of Web Requests Come from Mobile, Cloudflare Data Shows
According to Cloudflare's Year in Review, published on 15 December 2025, Global internet traffic increased by 19 percent in 2025, with growth accelerating after August. Cloudflare's global network spans 330 cities across more than 125 regions and handled an average of over 81 million HTTP requests per second. Mobile devices accounted for 43 percent of web requests observed by Cloudflare.
Small Businesses Face Growing Cybercrime Burden, Survey Shows
More than four in five small businesses experienced a cybercrime in 2025, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Business Impact Report. The nonprofit surveyed 662 owners and executives at companies with 500 or fewer employees, including solopreneurs, about incidents over the previous 12 months. The findings show that 81 percent of respondents suffered a security breach, a data breach, or both.
OpenAI Flags High Cybersecurity Risks in Future AI Models
To address these concerns, OpenAI is investing in defensive measures, including tools for auditing code, patching vulnerabilities, and supporting security workflows. The company is implementing a layered, defense-in-depth approach including "access controls, infrastructure hardening, egress controls," along with monitoring, detection systems, and threat intelligence programs.
Pew Survey: 64% of Teens Use AI Chatbots, and 97% Go Online Daily
A new Pew Research Center survey of 1,458 U.S. teens shows how central digital platforms and AI tools have become in their daily lives. Nearly all teens (97 percent to be exact) go online each day, and four in ten say they are online almost constantly. Older teens report higher levels of constant use than younger teens, and rates are even higher among Black and Hispanic teens.
MKBHD’s Awards Underscore a Competitive Year for Smartphones Across Segments
MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards 2025 reviewed devices released throughout the year and highlighted category winners across several manufacturers. Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung, OnePlus, and Apple each secured distinctions based on hardware performance and user-focused improvements. Xiaomi’s 17 Pro Max was recognized in the large-phone category for its feature-dense build, 6.9-inch screen, and its rear display, which was presented as more functional than earlier versions.
Replace Doom Scrolling with Microlearning Apps and Boost Focus in 2025 (Promoted)
This post includes links that are either sponsored or affiliated; we disclose this for transparency. The start of a new year often brings grand resolutions: to learn a new language, master a new skill, focus on health and sport, or finally tackle a complex certification. Yet, these goals are usually swallowed whole by a far more powerful opponent: the endless digital feed.
Guinness World Records Quietly Paused Israel and Palestinian Applications, Won't Say if Genocide Allegations Influenced Decision
Guinness World Records (GWR) has confirmed to Digital Information World (DIW) that it has not been generally processing record applications from both Israel and the Palestinian territories since November 2023, a policy that has never been publicly announced or documented on any official GWR platform. The freeze came to light this month after a rejected Israeli application. DIW reached out to GWR to verify the policy and request further clarification.
Google Year in Search 2025 Shows Rise in Conversational Query Patterns
Google released its Year in Search 2025 report on December 4. The report tracks trending queries by measuring the highest traffic spikes over sustained periods in 2025 compared to 2024, not total search volume. Gemini topped the global trending searches list, followed by India vs England, Charlie Kirk, Club World Cup, and India vs Australia. Other trending terms included Deepseek, Asia Cup, Iran, iPhone17, and Pakistan and India.
AI-Generated Videos for Babies Flood YouTube, Experts Warn
Monique Hinton, who has over a million followers, recently posted a tutorial showing how to generate children's content using ChatGPT and automated video makers. The process takes minutes and can produce animated clips with dancing animals and bright colors. Hinton told viewers this method could bring in hundreds of dollars daily. The potential audience is substantial.
Microsoft CEO on the Skills That Matter as AI Expands in the Workplace
As artificial intelligence increasingly handles technical tasks, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized that human skills remain essential for workplace success. In a conversation with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner that aired November 29, 2024 on the MD Meets podcast, Nadella highlighted the growing importance of emotional intelligence and collaboration. Nadella noted that cognitive ability alone is insufficient for leaders and employees.
UK Study Finds Popular AI Tools Provide Inconsistent Consumer Advice
A new study by Which? has examined the accuracy of AI tools in answering consumer questions across finance, legal matters, health, diet, and travel. The research comes as around half of UK adults, estimated at over 25 million people, report using AI for online searches. Among these users, trust in AI responses ranges from moderate to high. Which? tested six AI systems under controlled lab conditions: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Gemini AI Overview (AIO), Microsoft Copilot, Meta AI, and Perplexity.
Prepuce‐Preserving Management of Phimosis: Therapeutic Options, Evidence and Clinical Relevance for Urologists
1 Introduction Phimosis, the complete or partial inability to retract the prepuce (foreskin) to visualise the glans [1], represents a common urological presentation. In newborns, it is considered a physiological finding with little clinical significance, resolving spontaneously in most cases during childhood [2]; phimosis is estimated to affect 50% of boys aged 7 years old, with this figure declining to 30% by age 10 and then to just 1% by the age of 16 [3].
Association Between Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Wunderlich Syndrome: A Case Report and a Comprehensive Analysis of the Literature and Evidence
Specialty Please choose I'm not a medical professional. Allergy and Immunology Anatomy Anesthesiology Biostatistics Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery Cardiology Critical Care Dentistry Dermatology Diabetes and Endocrinology Emergency Medicine Epidemiology and Public Health Family Medicine Forensic Medicine Gastroenterology General Practice Genetics Geriatrics Health Policy Hematology HIV/AIDS Hospital-based Medicine I'm not a medical professional.
Kashmir Conflict:A Historical Overview
The word Kashmir is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Kasmira’ which means “Land of Rishi Kashyapa”,Many great empires has ruled this region,Ashoka captured the Kashmir and founded Srinagar. After the Mauryan Empire decline,Kushan Empire another Buddhist empire ruled the region for almost 200 years. From 5th-14th Century many Hindu dynasty ruled this region Lahora,Utpala are some famous dynasty.
Ladrões de Joias: Começa o Assalto
Jewel Thief - The Heist Begins Data de Estreia: 25/04/2025 Gênero: Ação , Thriller Duração: 1h56min Origem: Índia Direção: Robby Grewal Roteiro: Robby Grewal , Siddharth Anand Distribuidor: Netflix Classificação: 14 anos Ano: 2025 Favorito Gostei Não Gostei Quero Ver Não Quero Ver * Comentários contendo qualquer tipo de palavrão, ofensa ou discriminação serão deletados e seu perfil bloqueado.
Australia will face South Africa in the final of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship.
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- The grand stage is set for the finale of the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship. Cricket's purists will witness a battle of history between two titans of the game – Australia and South Africa. This much-awaited final will be held at the legendary Lord's Cricket Ground in London from June 11 to 15, 2025. It promises a spectacle of skill, resilience, and passion.
Top 10 Wicket Takers in Test Cricket History
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- Test cricket is often termed to be the ultimate format of the game and has known some of the most legendary bowling stars play on its canvas. Throughout the years these bowlers have left their mark etched into history with brilliance, consistency, and sheer match-winning performances. Here follows the list of Top 10 Wicket Takers in Test cricket history. 1.
Top 10 wicket-takers of One Day International Cricket
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- While cricket in its One-Day International form has always played out as a stage where players etch their mark with unique skills and match-winning performances, bowlers have, over time, left behind their impressible marks with remarkable wicket tallies. We take here a look at the top ten bowlers who have so far made their marks with the highest number of wickets in international one-day cricket. 1.
Detailed Overview of the Recent ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings (December 2024)
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- The updated ICC men's ODI team ranking reflects the dynamic state of international cricket. In that context, here is the detail overview of top-10 teams and recent actions by them: 1. India - 118 Rating India is at the top in ODI ranking with a good year in terms of victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup. The team has excellent batting and very aggressive bowling. They have done extremely well in both bilateral series and big tournaments.
Top 10 Richest Cricket Boards in the World
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- Cricket is not just a game—it is a flourishing industry for many countries. The cricket boards which are the governing bodies of domestic and international cricket are of utmost importance in developing the game, and their financials also play a vital role. Here’s how the richest 10 cricket boards of the world go on the basis of revenue, market influence, and assets.
Top 10 Earning Cricketers in 2024
Ayaz Khan · Follow 2 min read · -- IPL, board pay and many endorsement deals, cricket is only pouring wealth for the top earner. Let's have a glimpse of who the top 10 are: 1. Virat Kohli Total Earnings: $25 million Virat tops with the major endorsement deals he enjoys for the big brands like Puma and Audi. Alongside those, there is his handsome contract for Royal Challengers Bangalore of the IPL 2.
Top 10 Highest ODI Scores in Cricket History
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- ODI cricket has witnessed some of the most magnificent batting performances where teams went on to break records and shatter barriers for the highest scores over the years. From blistering centuries onslaughts to unstoppable partnerships, these innings testify to the modern-day cricketing mind which has embraced an attacking approach. Here is a list of the top 10 highest team scores in ODI history. 1.
Top 10 Lowest Scores in Test Cricket History
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- Test cricket is the game's longest format and, by extension, the most demanding. Even so, some great performances have resulted in some terrible collapses when the team was batting. Of course, at times, teams fail at a batsman's level, failing against relentless bowling and tricky conditions. Here's the top 10 lowest innings scores in Test cricket history. --- 1. New Zealand – 26 All Out (1955, vs.
The Top 10 Fastest Deliveries in Cricket History
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- Cricket is a game of skill, strategy, and speed, and nothing more vividly exemplifies that than the raw pace of a fast bowler. From cricket history, only a few bowlers have repeatedly managed to push the speed limit with deliveries that leave the batsmen stunned. Here is a look at the ten fastest deliveries ever recorded in the history of the game. 1.
The ongoing tussle between Pakistan and India over the Champions Trophy: a cricketing clash beyond the pitch.
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- Cricketing rivalry between Pakistan and India is perhaps one of the fiercest rivalries in the world, full of history, passion, and national pride. It often takes it beyond the pitch, often flaring into off-field issues which become global news headlines. The latest chapter is one revolving around the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 that Pakistan is to host but the BCCI has brought forward concerns along with some political tensions.
South Africa top WTC Points Table
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- This is the first time in history when the South African cricket team has topped the World Test Championship and by December 2024, at this juncture, would have reaped the fruits of home and abroad because this marks the turning of direction for their Test cricketing skills.
England crush New Zealand in 2nd Test to seal comprehensive series victory
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- England easily won the second Test against New Zealand at Wellington, winning inside three days, and thus securing an innings-and-310-run victory. The performance has been quite remarkable both with the bat and ball and underlines the present supremacy of England in the Test arena. England's Batting Masterclass England decided to bat first and went on to put up a mammoth show. Within almost two days of batting, they declared with 620/8 at their score.
Bangladesh U19 Win Historic Victory Over India to Claim 2024 Asia Cup Title
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- Bangladesh won the U19 Asia Cup 2024 in a thriller, defeating India by 59 runs in the final. The final was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and marked an historic day in the cricketing history of Bangladesh as they cemented their place at the top in youth cricket. Bangladesh's Steely Batting Effort Bangladesh chose to bat first in the final under pressure.
Supremacy of Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series second test
Ayaz Khan · Follow Just now -- There, in the thrilling twist of Adelaide Oval, Australia thoroughly dominated India and emerged victorious with a 10-wicket victory by the end of play in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series second test of the 2024-25 season. The pink ball saw the supremacy of the match as it leveled the three-match series 1-1.
Tussle over Champions Trophy 2025: A Cricketing Conflict Between Pakistan and India
Ayaz Khan · Follow 3 min read · -- The conflict in Pakistan and India does not just exist in geopolitics but also extends into their sporting arena, particularly with cricket. The event set to take place, with Pakistan hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, has once again created tensions and overshadowed one of cricket's most prestigious events. Background: Champions Trophy 2025 The ICC Champions Trophy is an international cricketing tournament, and second in importance only to the World Cup.
The Remarkable Adaptations and Cultural Significance of Camels
Ayaz Khan · Follow 2 min read · -- Camels are fascinating creatures known for their unique adaptations to arid environments. Here’s a comprehensive overview of these remarkable animals Dromedarius: Also known as the Arabian camel, it has one hump and is found primarily in the Middle East and Africa. This species has two humps and is native to Central Asia. A critically endangered species found in the Gobi Desert of China and Mongolia1.
R-RDSP: Reliable and Rapidly Deployable Wireless Ad Hoc System for Post-Disaster Management over DDS
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