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Discord Nitro Rewards: Free Xbox Game Pass for Subscribers
Discord's Nitro Rewards program will give Nitro subscribers access to Xbox Game Pass, and discounts from Logitech, SteelSeries, and other gaming brands.
NYT's Wordle Game Show Coming in 2024
The popular mobile puzzle game will become a TV game show next year.
AI-Powered Game Highlights Phone Addiction
Unveiling AI Powered Game Highlights: A New Perspective on Phone Addiction AI powered game highlights have emerged as an intriguing phenomenon in the digital ag…
Build Your Own Matchstick Puzzles with AI in Seconds
Build Custom Matchstick Puzzles Instantly with AI In the realm of brain teasers and recreational mathematics, matchstick puzzles have long been a favorite. They…
SimDrive: Browser Racing Game with Phone Controller
Discover the Thrill of Virtual Racing with SimDrive SimDrive is an immersive and innovative browser based racing game that leverages the power of smartphones as…
1990s Game Dev Algorithms for Distributed Systems on HN
Harnessing 1990s Game Development Algorithms for Modern Distributed Systems The 1990s were a pivotal era for game development, with algorithms from this period …
Mastering AEO: How to Get Cited by AI and Boost Your Visibility
SEO or AEO? Why you’re not showing up in AI answers (yet) This is a consolidation of findings from Neil Patel and Hubspot plus what we have found to work well on our own website. Most business owners are still playing the old game. Some aren’t playing at all. They’re thinking in rankings, keywords, and “getting to page one.” Meanwhile, the ground is shifting under them. Google Search is still dominant, but even it has changed. It’s no longer just a list of blue links. It’s summarizing, interpreting, and answering. And tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity AI aren’t ranking pages at all. They’re answering questions. Which creates a problem most people haven’t fully processed yet: **Users don’t need to click your website anymore to get value.** CTR is dropping. Site visits are declining. Because the answer is already sitting in front of them. And yet, paradoxically… **Your website has never mattered more.** Because now it’s not just competing for clicks. It’s competing to be **the source that gets cited in the answer.** # What actually changed AI search works like this: User asks a question → system searches multiple sources → pulls the best chunks → builds an answer → cites what it trusts If your content isn’t structured for that flow, you don’t exist. Not “low ranking.” Invisible. # What AI actually cares about AI doesn’t care about your keyword density or your clever SEO hacks. It cares if your content is: * easy to find * easy to understand * easy to quote That’s AEO (Answer Engine Optimization). Not magic. Not a secret algorithm. Just being usable inside an answer. # What actually works If you do nothing else, do this: # 1. Start with the answer Don’t spend 800 words “building context.” Bad: “AI is transforming industries…” Better: “AEO is how you structure content so AI tools can find, understand, and cite it in answers.” That’s what gets pulled. # 2. Structure like a human, not a content farm Use: * clear headings * short sections * simple tables * FAQs AI extracts. It doesn’t patiently read your thought leadership essay. Walls of text = ignored. # 3. Be consistent about who you are Your: * business name * description * services * location Need to match everywhere. If your site, LinkedIn, Reddit, and directories all say different things, AI doesn’t trust you. No trust = no citation. # 4. Keep things updated Outdated content doesn’t get used. Simple: * update pages * keep timestamps current * maintain your sitemap Not exciting. Still works. # 5. Let crawlers access your site If AI crawlers can’t access your content, you won’t get cited. Blocking them and expecting visibility is… optimistic. # 6. Measure the right things Stop obsessing over rankings. Track: * Are you mentioned? * Are you cited? * Which pages show up? If you’re not measuring AI visibility, you’re guessing. # Why you’re not cited (yet) Most businesses don’t get cited because: * their content is vague * their structure is messy * their positioning is inconsistent AI didn’t ignore you. It couldn’t understand you. # What you actually need (and what you don’t) You don’t need: * a massive content team * expensive tools * some “AI SEO expert” selling confidence You need: * 10–20 clear, structured pages * direct answers * consistent messaging * basic technical setup That’s enough to start showing up. # The technical layer (the stuff everyone ignores) These are the files quietly determining whether you exist to AI at all. # robots.txt Controls crawler access. If bots can’t crawl your site, you don’t get indexed. # sitemap.xml Tells crawlers what pages exist and what’s been updated. No sitemap = slower discovery = less visibility. # JSON-LD (structured data) Explains what your business, pages, and content actually are. Without it, AI guesses. Poorly. # llms.txt A machine-readable summary of your site for AI systems. Not widely adopted yet, but useful for shaping how you’re interpreted. # crawlers.txt An emerging way to control AI-specific crawlers. Still early. Treat it as a signal, not enforcement. # Human query-based metadata Your content should be built around real questions, not keyword fantasies. Instead of: “AI Solutions for SMB Efficiency Optimization” Write: “How can a small business use AI without hiring a developer?” AI systems think in questions. If you match that, you get used. If you don’t, you get skipped. # How it all fits together * robots.txt / crawlers.txt → controls access * sitemap.xml → tells crawlers what exists * JSON-LD → explains what things are * llms.txt → suggests how to interpret it * query-based content → makes it usable in answers Miss one, you weaken the system. Miss most, you disappear. # Simple test Ask: “What companies would you recommend for \[your category\] in \[your region\]?” If you’re not mentioned or cited, that’s your baseline. No opinions. Just signal. # Bottom line SEO was about ranking pages. AEO is about being useful inside an answer. If your content helps AI explain something clearly, you get cited.
Google's Deep Research Max: Autonomous Research Agent for Expert Repor
Google quietly dropped something interesting last week. They updated their Deep Research agent (available via Gemini API) and introduced a "Max" tier built on Gemini 3.1 Pro. What it actually does: you give it a topic, it autonomously searches the web (and your private data via MCP), reasons over the sources, and produces a fully cited, professional-grade report — including native charts and infographics. Two modes: Deep Research — faster, lower latency, good for real-time user-facing apps Deep Research Max — uses extended compute, iterates more, designed for background/async jobs (think: nightly cron that generates due diligence reports for analysts by morning) The MCP support is the most interesting part to me. You can point it at proprietary data sources — financial feeds, internal databases — and it treats them as just another searchable context. They're already working with FactSet, S&P Global and PitchBook on this. Benchmarks show a significant jump in retrieval and reasoning vs. the December preview. They also claim it now draws from SEC filings and peer-reviewed journals and handles conflicting evidence better. So what do you think, is it another trying or game changer 😅
DOOM Clone in Custom Programming Language
Crafting a DOOM Clone in a Custom Programming Language Creating a DOOM clone in a custom programming language presents a unique challenge that combines nostalgi…
AI-Powered Startup Equity Adventure Game Launched
AI Powered Startup Equity Adventure Game Launched In an exciting development in the world of entrepreneurship and gaming, a new AI powered startup equity advent…
Tiao: AI-Powered Two-Player Turn-Based Board Game
Explore Tiao: The AI Powered Two Player Turn Based Board Game In the world of digital gaming, Tiao stands out as a revolutionary AI powered two player turn base…
Waiting for LLMs? Play a Game with This AI Tool
Waiting for LLMs? Play a Game with This AI Tool In the fast paced world of technology, waiting for the latest large language models (LLMs) can be frustrating. F…
Self-Taught Developer from Bahrain Launches Multi-Model AI Platform
https://reddit.com/link/1sxotqx/video/xlaqd9i8guxg1/player I'm a self-taught developer, 39 years old, based in Bahrain. Four months ago I started building AskSary - a multi-model AI platform with a persistent memory layer that sits above all the models. The core idea: the model is not the identity. Most AI tools lose your context the moment you switch models. I built the layer that remembers you across all of them. Here's what's shipped so far: **Models & Routing** Every major model in one place - GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Grok 4, Gemini 3.1 Pro, DeepSeek R1, O1 Reasoning, Gemini Ultra and more - with smart auto-routing or manual override. **Memory & Context** Persistent cross-model memory. Start with Claude on your phone, switch to GPT on your laptop - it already knows what you discussed. Proactive personalisation that messages you first on login before you've typed a word. **Integrations** Google Drive and Notion - connect once, pull files and pages directly into chat or your RAG Knowledge Base. Unlimited uploads up to 500MB per file via OpenAI Vector Store. **Video Analysis** \- Gemini native video understanding for YouTube URL analysis (no download required, processed natively) and direct file upload up to 500MB. Full breakdown of visuals, audio, dialogue, editing style and key moments. **Generation** Image generation and editing, video studio across Luma, Veo and Kling, music generation via ElevenLabs, video analysis via upload or YouTube URL. **Builder Tools** Vision to Code, Web Architect, Game Engine, Code Lab with SQL Architect, Bug Buster, Git Guru and more. Tavily web search across all models. **Voice & Audio** Real-time 2-way voice chat at near-zero latency, AI podcast mode downloadable as MP3, Voiceover, Voice Notes, Voice Tuner. **Platform** Custom agents, 30+ live interactive themes, smart search, media gallery, folder organisation, full RTL support across 26 languages, iOS and Android apps, Apple Vision Pro. **Where it is now** 129 countries. Currently at 40 new signups a day. 1080 Signup's so far after 4 weeks or so. MRR just started. Zero ad spend. All of it built solo, one feature at a time, on a balcony in Bahrain. **The Stack:** Frontend - Next.js, Capacitor (iOS and Android) and Vanilla JS / React Backend - Vercel serverless functions, Firebase / Firestore (database + auth) and Firebase Admin SDK AI Models - OpenAI (GPT, GPT-Image-1), Anthropic (Claude), Google (Gemini), xAI (Grok), DeepSeek Generation APIs - Luma AI (video), Kling via Replicate (video), Veo via Replicate (video), ElevenLabs (music), Flux via Replicate (image editing), Meshy (3D — coming soon) Integrations - Google Drive (OAuth 2.0), Notion (OAuth 2.0), Tavily (web search), OpenAI Vector Store (RAG), Stripe (payments), CloudConvert (document conversion), Sentry (error tracking), Formidable (file handling) Rendering - Mermaid (flow charts) and MathJax Platforms - Web, iOS, Android, Apple Vision Pro (visionOS) Languages - 26 UI languages with full RTL support [asksary.com](http://asksary.com) Happy to answer questions on any part of the build - stack, architecture, API cost management, anything.
AI-Powered Game Recommendations: Gamevibe.us
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AI Tool Claude Creates Tetris Game in 14 Days
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AI Video Models' Bias: No Girls, Stereotypical Roles in '90s Toy Comme
So i was working on this Tabletop roleplaying game project and for my own amusement I told two different video generating ai models to generate "a '90s toy commercial featuring boys and girls of different races in halloween costumes saying "I've got the urge to be a pirate" "ive got the urge to be a ninja!" or spy or whatever they are dressed as" thats it thats the exact prompt, and both of them gave me very different products but both had zero girls, and in both the pirate was a black boy, the ninja an east asian boy, and the spy a white boy. Makes perfect sense in hindsight but I really didn't see it coming and most surprising (for me) is the black child as pirate. Kind of arbitrary but must be reflecting something in the data. Anyway, i found that kinda enlightening, maybe you will too, bye.
YubiClicker: AI-Powered Clicker Game with Physical Security Key
YubiClicker: The AI Powered Clicker Game with Physical Security Key YubiClicker is revolutionizing the way users interact with web based clicker games by integr…
AI-Driven Dual Crossword Puzzle: Two Puzzles, One Grid
AI Driven Dual Crossword Puzzle: Two Puzzles, One Grid Discover the revolution in puzzle solving with AI driven dual crossword puzzles, where two captivating ch…
AI-Powered Roguelike Game: Paper Millionaire
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AI-Powered Gaming: CrazyGames.com Revolutionizes Online Play
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Time Pin: Geo Guessr Meets History in AI Game
Time Pin: Geo Guessr Meets History in AI Driven Game Discover the thrill of exploring history and geography with Time Pin, a groundbreaking AI game that combine…
Tiao: New AI-Powered Two-Player Board Game on Hacker News
Tiao: Revolutionizing Board Gaming with AI Tiao, a groundbreaking AI powered two player board game, is set to redefine the world of strategic gaming. By integra…
Startup Equity Adventure Game: AI-Powered Learning
Startup Equity Adventure Game: AI Powered Learning for Entrepreneurs Embark on a journey to understand startup equity with the revolutionary Startup Equity Adve…
AI Tool Converts Gaussian Splats into Playable Games
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Explore Thaayam: AI-Guided Tamil Board Game Guide
Thaayam: A Bilingual Guide to the Ancient Tamil Board Game Explore the rich cultural heritage of India with Thaayam , a beloved Tamil board game. Known for its …
AI Tool Turns Gaussian Splats into Video Games
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Vincenzo Manto's AI Tool on GitHub: A Game Changer
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A Comprehensive Guide to Thaayam, a Tamil Board Game
A Comprehensive Guide to Thaayam: The Tamil Board Game Thaayam is a traditional Tamil board game that has been played for generations. It is a strategic game th…
PlayCanvas Unveils AI 3D Development Tools
PlayCanvas Launches AI Powered 3D Development Tools PlayCanvas, a leading cloud based gaming engine, has unveiled its new AI powered 3D development tools, revol…
AI Tool Converts Gaussian Splats into Playable Games
AI Tool Turns Gaussian Splats into Videogames In the rapidly evolving world of gaming, artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way for innovative development…
Explore Thaayam: AI-Guided Tamil Board Game Guide
Thaayam: A Bilingual Guide to the Ancient Tamil Board Game Explore the rich cultural heritage of India with Thaayam , a beloved Tamil board game. Known for its …
AI-Powered 3D Creation: PlayCanvas Updates
Title: Unleashing Creativity with PlayCanvas: The Ultimate Web Based Game and 3D Engine PlayCanvas, a powerful and flexible web based game and 3D engine, is des…
AI Tool Turns Gaussian Splats into Video Games
Show HN: Turning a Gaussian Splat into a Video Game Introduction Combining GPU acceleration, real time physics, and cutting edge rendering techniques, a new rev…