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2025-05-20 13:27:32 ·

The 90% Rule of Decorating Has Saved Me THOUSANDS of Dollars—Here’s How

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us?Last week I was reading one of my favorite design newsletters, Cathy and Garrett of The Grit And Polish, a pair of old-home renovators in Washington state. Cathy was sharing about shopping for window treatments, specifically the designer-beloved Chik blinds, for a rental renovation project. When the estimated price for the blinds didn’t come in at budget, instead of giving up, Cathy employed what she’s coined, “The 90% Rule.” I’ll let her explain:“Garrett and I have found that getting from 90% to 100%, design-wise, can be very expensive,” says Cathy. “And more often than not, we’re just as satisfied with the lower cost option.”Cathy ended up sourcing bamboo rollup blinds that, while not an exact match to the Chik blinds, are close enough to get the desired look without significantly breaking the budget. Cathy admits that, like all of us, she occasionally splurges, but “most of the time 90% feels like the right compromise between good design and reasonable budget.” Armed with a new catch phrase, I spent the weekend thinking of all the times I’m thankful to have settled on a “pretty good is good enough” way of thinking.In the Living RoomEllen GodfreyThe living room of my 1914 Craftsman is bright and cheerful with coffered ceilings and an original coal-burning fireplace with an inky green tile surround. I knew I wanted to do something to highlight the green tile, so when my friend and designer, Ellen Godfrey introduced me to Trustworth’s “Hydrangea” wallpaper it was love at first sight. It’s a whimsical, floral pattern that has similar green tones to my tile paired with muted yellows and dusty pinks. But without the budget to afford a full-room wallpaper install, I opted to apply the 90% rule and only wallpaper the fireplace bump out instead. I saved thousands of dollars on both the wallpaper and the installation fees, and, thanks to the room being mostly windows and door, I got 90% of the way to the look I was after. Seven years later and I’m still so glad I didn’t wait until I could afford to wallpaper the entire room. For More on Wallpaper:In the KitchenBecky-Luigart StaynerBecky Luigart-Stayner for Country LivingBecky Luigart-Stayner for Country LivingThe vision for my British-inspired kitchen renovation was always yellow, so nailing the perfect shade of warm sunshine was mission critical. Once my husband and I completed extensive swatch testing, lost a few nights of sleep, and polled a dozen of our most design-savvy friends it felt like a worthy splurge to go with our winner, Sudbury Yellow by Farrow & Ball instead of color-matching the yellow hue with a more affordable paint brand. However, another element on the vision board was a breakfast nook for our family of four to have a space to enjoy more casual meals and snacks together. With a tiny kitchen footprint that left no room for a built-in banquet and a budget that couldn’t handle more custom cabinetry, we once again decided to get 90% of the way there, opting for an antique pedestal table and a freestanding scalloped banquette-style bench upholstered in performance fabric. Again, we saved thousands of dollars in construction costs, and, in the end, got 90% of the way there in both form and function. For More on Kitchens & Breakfast Nooks:In the Kid’s RoomMaribeth Jones for Country LivingWhen our daughter Ruby was born we had to get serious about light control in the guest room that was getting twirled up into her nursery. The room has SEVEN windows. Seven! I think it was a sleeping porch in a past life, but I digress. I really wanted motorized linen shades from The Shade Store, like I’d seen in the beautiful Connecticut farmhouse of Debbie Propst. But with the aforementioned seven windows, they just weren’t in the budget. Once again, we employed the 90% rule and went with a more affordable line of motorized shades in a creamy linen that allowed us to get both the light filtering and ease we needed, while not sacrificing too much on the look we were after. If you squint they aaaalmost look like the luxe version from my original inspiration. For More On Window Treatments:So, whether you’re looking to do a full renovation or some minor decor swaps, let the 90% rule be your North Star. Cheers to good enough! Maribeth B JonesDesign DirectorMaribeth B Jones is the Design Director of Country Living where she creates seasonal content full of warmth and playfulness. When she’s not wrangling chickens for a cover shoot you can find her collecting vintage oil portraits or flipping pancakes in her sunny, yellow kitchen with her two chatty daughters.
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The 90% Rule of Decorating Has Saved Me THOUSANDS of Dollars—Here’s How
Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us?Last week I was reading one of my favorite design newsletters, Cathy and Garrett of The Grit And Polish, a pair of old-home renovators in Washington state. Cathy was sharing about shopping for window treatments, specifically the designer-beloved Chik blinds, for a rental renovation project. When the estimated price for the blinds didn’t come in at budget, instead of giving up, Cathy employed what she’s coined, “The 90% Rule.” I’ll let her explain:“Garrett and I have found that getting from 90% to 100%, design-wise, can be very expensive,” says Cathy. “And more often than not, we’re just as satisfied with the lower cost option.”Cathy ended up sourcing bamboo rollup blinds that, while not an exact match to the Chik blinds, are close enough to get the desired look without significantly breaking the budget. Cathy admits that, like all of us, she occasionally splurges, but “most of the time 90% feels like the right compromise between good design and reasonable budget.” Armed with a new catch phrase, I spent the weekend thinking of all the times I’m thankful to have settled on a “pretty good is good enough” way of thinking.In the Living RoomEllen GodfreyThe living room of my 1914 Craftsman is bright and cheerful with coffered ceilings and an original coal-burning fireplace with an inky green tile surround. I knew I wanted to do something to highlight the green tile, so when my friend and designer, Ellen Godfrey introduced me to Trustworth’s “Hydrangea” wallpaper it was love at first sight. It’s a whimsical, floral pattern that has similar green tones to my tile paired with muted yellows and dusty pinks. But without the budget to afford a full-room wallpaper install, I opted to apply the 90% rule and only wallpaper the fireplace bump out instead. I saved thousands of dollars on both the wallpaper and the installation fees, and, thanks to the room being mostly windows and door, I got 90% of the way to the look I was after. Seven years later and I’m still so glad I didn’t wait until I could afford to wallpaper the entire room. For More on Wallpaper:In the KitchenBecky-Luigart StaynerBecky Luigart-Stayner for Country LivingBecky Luigart-Stayner for Country LivingThe vision for my British-inspired kitchen renovation was always yellow, so nailing the perfect shade of warm sunshine was mission critical. Once my husband and I completed extensive swatch testing, lost a few nights of sleep, and polled a dozen of our most design-savvy friends it felt like a worthy splurge to go with our winner, Sudbury Yellow by Farrow & Ball instead of color-matching the yellow hue with a more affordable paint brand. However, another element on the vision board was a breakfast nook for our family of four to have a space to enjoy more casual meals and snacks together. With a tiny kitchen footprint that left no room for a built-in banquet and a budget that couldn’t handle more custom cabinetry, we once again decided to get 90% of the way there, opting for an antique pedestal table and a freestanding scalloped banquette-style bench upholstered in performance fabric. Again, we saved thousands of dollars in construction costs, and, in the end, got 90% of the way there in both form and function. For More on Kitchens & Breakfast Nooks:In the Kid’s RoomMaribeth Jones for Country LivingWhen our daughter Ruby was born we had to get serious about light control in the guest room that was getting twirled up into her nursery. The room has SEVEN windows. Seven! I think it was a sleeping porch in a past life, but I digress. I really wanted motorized linen shades from The Shade Store, like I’d seen in the beautiful Connecticut farmhouse of Debbie Propst. But with the aforementioned seven windows, they just weren’t in the budget. Once again, we employed the 90% rule and went with a more affordable line of motorized shades in a creamy linen that allowed us to get both the light filtering and ease we needed, while not sacrificing too much on the look we were after. If you squint they aaaalmost look like the luxe version from my original inspiration. For More On Window Treatments:So, whether you’re looking to do a full renovation or some minor decor swaps, let the 90% rule be your North Star. Cheers to good enough! Maribeth B JonesDesign DirectorMaribeth B Jones is the Design Director of Country Living where she creates seasonal content full of warmth and playfulness. When she’s not wrangling chickens for a cover shoot you can find her collecting vintage oil portraits or flipping pancakes in her sunny, yellow kitchen with her two chatty daughters. #rule #decorating #has #saved #thousands

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The 90% Rule of Decorating Has Saved Me THOUSANDS of Dollars—Here’s How

Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us?Last week I was reading one of my favorite design newsletters, Cathy and Garrett of The Grit And Polish, a pair of old-home renovators in Washington state. Cathy was sharing about shopping for window treatments, specifically the designer-beloved Chik blinds, for a rental renovation project. When the estimated price for the blinds didn’t come in at budget, instead of giving up, Cathy employed what she’s coined, “The 90% Rule.” I’ll let her explain:“Garrett and I have found that getting from 90% to 100%, design-wise, can be very expensive,” says Cathy. “And more often than not, we’re just as satisfied with the lower cost option.”Cathy ended up sourcing bamboo rollup blinds that, while not an exact match to the Chik blinds, are close enough to get the desired look without significantly breaking the budget. Cathy admits that, like all of us, she occasionally splurges, but “most of the time 90% feels like the right compromise between good design and reasonable budget.” Armed with a new catch phrase, I spent the weekend thinking of all the times I’m thankful to have settled on a “pretty good is good enough” way of thinking.In the Living RoomEllen GodfreyThe living room of my 1914 Craftsman is bright and cheerful with coffered ceilings and an original coal-burning fireplace with an inky green tile surround. I knew I wanted to do something to highlight the green tile, so when my friend and designer, Ellen Godfrey introduced me to Trustworth’s “Hydrangea” wallpaper it was love at first sight. It’s a whimsical, floral pattern that has similar green tones to my tile paired with muted yellows and dusty pinks. But without the budget to afford a full-room wallpaper install, I opted to apply the 90% rule and only wallpaper the fireplace bump out instead. I saved thousands of dollars on both the wallpaper and the installation fees, and, thanks to the room being mostly windows and door, I got 90% of the way to the look I was after. Seven years later and I’m still so glad I didn’t wait until I could afford to wallpaper the entire room. For More on Wallpaper:In the KitchenBecky-Luigart StaynerBecky Luigart-Stayner for Country LivingBecky Luigart-Stayner for Country LivingThe vision for my British-inspired kitchen renovation was always yellow, so nailing the perfect shade of warm sunshine was mission critical. Once my husband and I completed extensive swatch testing, lost a few nights of sleep, and polled a dozen of our most design-savvy friends it felt like a worthy splurge to go with our winner, Sudbury Yellow by Farrow & Ball instead of color-matching the yellow hue with a more affordable paint brand. However, another element on the vision board was a breakfast nook for our family of four to have a space to enjoy more casual meals and snacks together. With a tiny kitchen footprint that left no room for a built-in banquet and a budget that couldn’t handle more custom cabinetry, we once again decided to get 90% of the way there, opting for an antique pedestal table and a freestanding scalloped banquette-style bench upholstered in performance fabric. Again, we saved thousands of dollars in construction costs, and, in the end, got 90% of the way there in both form and function. For More on Kitchens & Breakfast Nooks:In the Kid’s RoomMaribeth Jones for Country LivingWhen our daughter Ruby was born we had to get serious about light control in the guest room that was getting twirled up into her nursery. The room has SEVEN windows. Seven! I think it was a sleeping porch in a past life, but I digress. I really wanted motorized linen shades from The Shade Store, like I’d seen in the beautiful Connecticut farmhouse of Debbie Propst. But with the aforementioned seven windows, they just weren’t in the budget. Once again, we employed the 90% rule and went with a more affordable line of motorized shades in a creamy linen that allowed us to get both the light filtering and ease we needed, while not sacrificing too much on the look we were after. If you squint they aaaalmost look like the luxe version from my original inspiration. For More On Window Treatments:So, whether you’re looking to do a full renovation or some minor decor swaps, let the 90% rule be your North Star. Cheers to good enough! Maribeth B JonesDesign DirectorMaribeth B Jones is the Design Director of Country Living where she creates seasonal content full of warmth and playfulness. When she’s not wrangling chickens for a cover shoot you can find her collecting vintage oil portraits or flipping pancakes in her sunny, yellow kitchen with her two chatty daughters.

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2025-05-20 13:13:18 ·

Apple could be in serious trouble over Fortnite rejection

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It would be inaccurate to claim that either Apple or Epic Games has decisively won their acrimonious and long-running legal dispute over the use of external payment links in iPhone apps: courts have sided with both companies at various times and in various aspects of the case. But Epic seems to be getting the better of things, after a judge angrily ruled at the end of April that Apple must allow such links and called its previous response “insubordination.”

That sounds conclusive, and is a potential financial hammer blow: Apple makes a great deal of money from transactions in iOS apps, and its cut may be about to shrink. But the question remains of what now happens to Fortnite, the game that triggered the dispute back in 2020. Epic thinks it should be allowed back on the App Store, because it was banned for something that must now be allowed, but Apple thinks it was within its rights to ban the game under the rules at the time and won’t even consider a reversal until all litigation is over.

Whether Apple is wise to behave in this way is debatable. Refusing to allow Fortnite to return hurts iPhone owners as much as it hurts Epic, and it feels like petty retaliation. But whether it’s legally justifiable is a different matter—one which Epic decided to test by asking the judge in the case to force Apple’s hand and arguing that the company is in contempt of that April ruling. And the judge has now responded… rather ominously.

“The Court is in receipt of Epic Games, Inc.’s Motion to Enforce the Injunction,” writes Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, in a document shared by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney. “The Court thus issues this Order to Show Cause as to why the motion should not be granted. Briefingshall include the legal authority upon which Apple contends that it can ignore this Court’s order having not received a stay from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal even though its request was filed twelve days ago on May 7, 2025.”

Not the most promising start for Apple, which is instructed to explain why it hasn’t complied with the order despite receiving no encouragement from the appeals court. But it gets worse:

“Obviously, Apple is fully capable of resolving this issue without further briefing or a hearing. However, if the parties do not file a joint notice that this issue is resolved, and this Court’s intervention is required, the Apple official who is personally responsible for ensuring compliance shall personally appear at the hearing hereby set for Tuesday, May 27.”

It’s not clear who the “official who is personally responsible for ensuring compliance” would be. MacRumors speculates that it could be an executive as high-ranking as Phil Schiller, who has responsibility for the App Store, but Apple may try to get away with someone with a lower profile. But it does seem that individual penalties, rather than or as well as more easily disregarded corporate fines, could be in the cards if the company pushes its luck much further. And it may be worth pointing out that, while obviously an extreme option in this case, contempt of court can be punished with jail time.

That doesn’t mean that Apple would necessarily lose that May 27 hearing. One of the remedies given in 2021’s original judgmentby the same judge was “a declaration thatApple’s termination of the DPLAand the related agreements between Epic Games and Apple was valid, lawful, and enforceable, andApple has the contractual right to terminate its DPLA with any or all of Epic Games’ wholly owned subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or other entities under Epic Games’ control at any time and at Apple’s sole discretion.” None of the rulings since then suggest a change in the judge’s position on whether Apple is allowed to boot companies from the App Store as and when it pleases.

The problem is that Apple is specifically not allowed to “prohibit” the use of external payment links. It can reject apps, or ban developer accounts, at its own discretion. But if it rejects an app or bans a dev for no reason other than its use of such links, does that amount to a de facto prohibition? Again, that’s debatable.

If Apple can come up with some other reason for Fortnite’s exclusion, it might be okay–and it could be helpful that the company has, in compliance with the ruling, approved updates to other high-profile apps such as Spotify and Patreon which add the links. But if it can’t, the penalties could be severe. The stakes just got a lot higher.
#apple #could #serious #trouble #over

Apple could be in serious trouble over Fortnite rejection
Macworld It would be inaccurate to claim that either Apple or Epic Games has decisively won their acrimonious and long-running legal dispute over the use of external payment links in iPhone apps: courts have sided with both companies at various times and in various aspects of the case. But Epic seems to be getting the better of things, after a judge angrily ruled at the end of April that Apple must allow such links and called its previous response “insubordination.” That sounds conclusive, and is a potential financial hammer blow: Apple makes a great deal of money from transactions in iOS apps, and its cut may be about to shrink. But the question remains of what now happens to Fortnite, the game that triggered the dispute back in 2020. Epic thinks it should be allowed back on the App Store, because it was banned for something that must now be allowed, but Apple thinks it was within its rights to ban the game under the rules at the time and won’t even consider a reversal until all litigation is over. Whether Apple is wise to behave in this way is debatable. Refusing to allow Fortnite to return hurts iPhone owners as much as it hurts Epic, and it feels like petty retaliation. But whether it’s legally justifiable is a different matter—one which Epic decided to test by asking the judge in the case to force Apple’s hand and arguing that the company is in contempt of that April ruling. And the judge has now responded… rather ominously. “The Court is in receipt of Epic Games, Inc.’s Motion to Enforce the Injunction,” writes Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, in a document shared by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney. “The Court thus issues this Order to Show Cause as to why the motion should not be granted. Briefingshall include the legal authority upon which Apple contends that it can ignore this Court’s order having not received a stay from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal even though its request was filed twelve days ago on May 7, 2025.” Not the most promising start for Apple, which is instructed to explain why it hasn’t complied with the order despite receiving no encouragement from the appeals court. But it gets worse: “Obviously, Apple is fully capable of resolving this issue without further briefing or a hearing. However, if the parties do not file a joint notice that this issue is resolved, and this Court’s intervention is required, the Apple official who is personally responsible for ensuring compliance shall personally appear at the hearing hereby set for Tuesday, May 27.” It’s not clear who the “official who is personally responsible for ensuring compliance” would be. MacRumors speculates that it could be an executive as high-ranking as Phil Schiller, who has responsibility for the App Store, but Apple may try to get away with someone with a lower profile. But it does seem that individual penalties, rather than or as well as more easily disregarded corporate fines, could be in the cards if the company pushes its luck much further. And it may be worth pointing out that, while obviously an extreme option in this case, contempt of court can be punished with jail time. That doesn’t mean that Apple would necessarily lose that May 27 hearing. One of the remedies given in 2021’s original judgmentby the same judge was “a declaration thatApple’s termination of the DPLAand the related agreements between Epic Games and Apple was valid, lawful, and enforceable, andApple has the contractual right to terminate its DPLA with any or all of Epic Games’ wholly owned subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or other entities under Epic Games’ control at any time and at Apple’s sole discretion.” None of the rulings since then suggest a change in the judge’s position on whether Apple is allowed to boot companies from the App Store as and when it pleases. The problem is that Apple is specifically not allowed to “prohibit” the use of external payment links. It can reject apps, or ban developer accounts, at its own discretion. But if it rejects an app or bans a dev for no reason other than its use of such links, does that amount to a de facto prohibition? Again, that’s debatable. If Apple can come up with some other reason for Fortnite’s exclusion, it might be okay–and it could be helpful that the company has, in compliance with the ruling, approved updates to other high-profile apps such as Spotify and Patreon which add the links. But if it can’t, the penalties could be severe. The stakes just got a lot higher. #apple #could #serious #trouble #over

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Apple could be in serious trouble over Fortnite rejection

Macworld It would be inaccurate to claim that either Apple or Epic Games has decisively won their acrimonious and long-running legal dispute over the use of external payment links in iPhone apps: courts have sided with both companies at various times and in various aspects of the case. But Epic seems to be getting the better of things, after a judge angrily ruled at the end of April that Apple must allow such links and called its previous response “insubordination.” That sounds conclusive, and is a potential financial hammer blow: Apple makes a great deal of money from transactions in iOS apps, and its cut may be about to shrink. But the question remains of what now happens to Fortnite, the game that triggered the dispute back in 2020. Epic thinks it should be allowed back on the App Store, because it was banned for something that must now be allowed, but Apple thinks it was within its rights to ban the game under the rules at the time and won’t even consider a reversal until all litigation is over. Whether Apple is wise to behave in this way is debatable. Refusing to allow Fortnite to return hurts iPhone owners as much as it hurts Epic, and it feels like petty retaliation. But whether it’s legally justifiable is a different matter—one which Epic decided to test by asking the judge in the case to force Apple’s hand and arguing that the company is in contempt of that April ruling. And the judge has now responded… rather ominously. “The Court is in receipt of Epic Games, Inc.’s Motion to Enforce the Injunction,” writes Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, in a document shared by Epic CEO Tim Sweeney. “The Court thus issues this Order to Show Cause as to why the motion should not be granted. Briefing […] shall include the legal authority upon which Apple contends that it can ignore this Court’s order having not received a stay from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal even though its request was filed twelve days ago on May 7, 2025.” Not the most promising start for Apple, which is instructed to explain why it hasn’t complied with the order despite receiving no encouragement from the appeals court. But it gets worse: “Obviously, Apple is fully capable of resolving this issue without further briefing or a hearing. However, if the parties do not file a joint notice that this issue is resolved, and this Court’s intervention is required, the Apple official who is personally responsible for ensuring compliance shall personally appear at the hearing hereby set for Tuesday, May 27.” It’s not clear who the “official who is personally responsible for ensuring compliance” would be. MacRumors speculates that it could be an executive as high-ranking as Phil Schiller, who has responsibility for the App Store, but Apple may try to get away with someone with a lower profile. But it does seem that individual penalties, rather than or as well as more easily disregarded corporate fines, could be in the cards if the company pushes its luck much further. And it may be worth pointing out that, while obviously an extreme option in this case, contempt of court can be punished with jail time. That doesn’t mean that Apple would necessarily lose that May 27 hearing. One of the remedies given in 2021’s original judgment (see page 179, section G) by the same judge was “a declaration that (i) Apple’s termination of the DPLA [Developer Product Licensing Agreement] and the related agreements between Epic Games and Apple was valid, lawful, and enforceable, and (ii) Apple has the contractual right to terminate its DPLA with any or all of Epic Games’ wholly owned subsidiaries, affiliates, and/or other entities under Epic Games’ control at any time and at Apple’s sole discretion.” None of the rulings since then suggest a change in the judge’s position on whether Apple is allowed to boot companies from the App Store as and when it pleases. The problem is that Apple is specifically not allowed to “prohibit” the use of external payment links. It can reject apps, or ban developer accounts, at its own discretion. But if it rejects an app or bans a dev for no reason other than its use of such links, does that amount to a de facto prohibition? Again, that’s debatable. If Apple can come up with some other reason for Fortnite’s exclusion, it might be okay–and it could be helpful that the company has, in compliance with the ruling, approved updates to other high-profile apps such as Spotify and Patreon which add the links. But if it can’t, the penalties could be severe. The stakes just got a lot higher.

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2025-05-20 12:30:21 ·

GEEKOM's A5 2025 Edition Mini PC with Ryzen 5 7430U drops below $300

GEEKOM reached out to let us know of a discount it is running on its official website in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and on Amazon, where you can save 5%, respectively, on the Ryzen 5 7430U-powered GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition. We gave this high marks for being an all-around Mini PC under a year and a half ago, and now you can get it even cheaper; buying links below.
Below are the full specifications of it.

GEEKOM A5

Dimensions

117 mm x 112 mm x 49.2 mm

Weight

652g

CPU

Ryzen 5 7430UDefault TDP: 15W

Graphics

Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 7 GraphicsMemory

16GB Dual-channel DDR4-3200MT/s SODIMMStorage

2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3x4, supporting up to 2TB1 x 2.5”7mm SATA HDD, supports up to 2TB

Operating System

Windows 11 Pro

Bluetooth

Bluetooth v5.2

Wireless LAN

Wi-Fi 6

Kensington Lock

Yes

SD Card reader
Yes

Adapter

120W, 19V/6.32A Power Adapter

Front I/O Ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

1 x Audio JackRear I/O Ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
2 x HDMI 2.0b Port
1 x 2.5G RJ45 LAN
1 x DC-in

PriceGEEKOM only has one configuration for the 2025 Edition A5, which includes 16GB of DDR4 Dual Channel RAMand a 512GB SSD for storage. A Windows 11 Pro license is also preloaded. And although the MSRP is as of writing, it is currently listed on the website for All products from GEEKOM receive a 3-year free Warranty from the date you receive the product. If needed, you can RMA or return locally relative to your region.
Please do check the below prices for your region, because although it's discounted, there is a different price for the same region. For example, you can save quite a bit more by ordering the A5 2025 Edition on Amazon UK rather than at GEEKOM, but it is cheaper for U.S. buyers to order on the official website.

GEEKOM A5 in the U.S. was now- MSRP GEEKOM A5 in CA was now- MSRP GEEKOM A5 in U.K. was £349 now £279.20- MSRP £549

The GEEKOM A5is also on sale on Amazon. When checking out, use the NEOWINA52025 coupon code to get 5% off an already discounted deal price.
Unfortunately, GEEKOM isn't listing the A5 2025 Edition on its Amazon Canada store, but there are other options to choose from.
Best of all, shipping is quick and free, plus this product qualifies for a free return if there is a quality issue, such as DOA or defect.
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GEEKOM's A5 2025 Edition Mini PC with Ryzen 5 7430U drops below $300
GEEKOM reached out to let us know of a discount it is running on its official website in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and on Amazon, where you can save 5%, respectively, on the Ryzen 5 7430U-powered GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition. We gave this high marks for being an all-around Mini PC under a year and a half ago, and now you can get it even cheaper; buying links below. Below are the full specifications of it. GEEKOM A5 Dimensions 117 mm x 112 mm x 49.2 mm Weight 652g CPU Ryzen 5 7430UDefault TDP: 15W Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 7 GraphicsMemory 16GB Dual-channel DDR4-3200MT/s SODIMMStorage 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3x4, supporting up to 2TB1 x 2.5”7mm SATA HDD, supports up to 2TB Operating System Windows 11 Pro Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.2 Wireless LAN Wi-Fi 6 Kensington Lock Yes SD Card reader Yes Adapter 120W, 19V/6.32A Power Adapter Front I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x Audio JackRear I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A 2 x HDMI 2.0b Port 1 x 2.5G RJ45 LAN 1 x DC-in PriceGEEKOM only has one configuration for the 2025 Edition A5, which includes 16GB of DDR4 Dual Channel RAMand a 512GB SSD for storage. A Windows 11 Pro license is also preloaded. And although the MSRP is as of writing, it is currently listed on the website for All products from GEEKOM receive a 3-year free Warranty from the date you receive the product. If needed, you can RMA or return locally relative to your region. Please do check the below prices for your region, because although it's discounted, there is a different price for the same region. For example, you can save quite a bit more by ordering the A5 2025 Edition on Amazon UK rather than at GEEKOM, but it is cheaper for U.S. buyers to order on the official website. GEEKOM A5 in the U.S. was now- MSRP GEEKOM A5 in CA was now- MSRP GEEKOM A5 in U.K. was £349 now £279.20- MSRP £549 The GEEKOM A5is also on sale on Amazon. When checking out, use the NEOWINA52025 coupon code to get 5% off an already discounted deal price. Unfortunately, GEEKOM isn't listing the A5 2025 Edition on its Amazon Canada store, but there are other options to choose from. Best of all, shipping is quick and free, plus this product qualifies for a free return if there is a quality issue, such as DOA or defect. #geekom039s #edition #mini #with #ryzen

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GEEKOM's A5 2025 Edition Mini PC with Ryzen 5 7430U drops below $300

GEEKOM reached out to let us know of a discount it is running on its official website in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and on Amazon, where you can save 5%, respectively, on the Ryzen 5 7430U-powered GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition. We gave this high marks for being an all-around Mini PC under $400 a year and a half ago, and now you can get it even cheaper; buying links below. Below are the full specifications of it. GEEKOM A5 Dimensions 117 mm x 112 mm x 49.2 mm Weight 652g CPU Ryzen 5 7430U (8 Cores, 16 Threads, 16MB Cache, up to 4.30 GHz) Default TDP: 15W Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics (7 graphics cores) Memory 16GB Dual-channel DDR4-3200MT/s SODIMM (expandable up to 64GB) Storage 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3x4, supporting up to 2TB (1x 512GB SSD) 1 x 2.5”7mm SATA HDD, supports up to 2TB Operating System Windows 11 Pro Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.2 Wireless LAN Wi-Fi 6 Kensington Lock Yes SD Card reader Yes Adapter 120W, 19V/6.32A Power Adapter Front I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x Audio Jack (Line out/ Mic in/ Headphone out) Rear I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A 2 x HDMI 2.0b Port 1 x 2.5G RJ45 LAN 1 x DC-in Price (MSRP) $399 GEEKOM only has one configuration for the 2025 Edition A5, which includes 16GB of DDR4 Dual Channel RAM (3200MT/s) and a 512GB SSD for storage. A Windows 11 Pro license is also preloaded. And although the MSRP is $399, as of writing, it is currently listed on the website for $279. All products from GEEKOM receive a 3-year free Warranty from the date you receive the product. If needed, you can RMA or return locally relative to your region (the U.S. has a U.S. warehouse, mainland E.U. has a German warehouse, U.K. has a U.K. warehouse, Australia has an AU warehouse). Please do check the below prices for your region, because although it's discounted, there is a different price for the same region. For example, you can save quite a bit more by ordering the A5 2025 Edition on Amazon UK rather than at GEEKOM, but it is cheaper for U.S. buyers to order on the official website. GEEKOM A5 in the U.S. was $279, now $265 (with NEOWINA52025 coupon) - MSRP $399 GEEKOM A5 in CA was $389, now $369.55 (5% off if you sign up via email) - MSRP $489 GEEKOM A5 in U.K. was £349 now £279.20 (with gka520 coupon) - MSRP £549 The GEEKOM A5 (2025 Edition) is also on sale on Amazon. When checking out, use the NEOWINA52025 coupon code to get 5% off an already discounted deal price. Unfortunately, GEEKOM isn't listing the A5 2025 Edition on its Amazon Canada store, but there are other options to choose from. Best of all, shipping is quick and free, plus this product qualifies for a free return if there is a quality issue, such as DOA or defect.

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2025-05-20 11:57:50 ·

Jr. User Acquisition Manager (f/m/d) at Kolibri Games

Jr. User Acquisition ManagerKolibri GamesBerlin, Germany2 minutes agoApplyWe are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we're looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.Jr. User Acquisition ManagerWe are looking for a User Acquisition Manager to work within our marketing team and help acquire new players for our current and future mobile games.Working with a highly experienced team, you will plan and manage marketing campaigns. Monitor and optimize our UA campaigns and help to increase our global game presence. We’re keen to find a passionate gamer with a quantitative mindset and a strong hypothesis-driven approach, who can dive into data and help optimize based on key KPIs and company goals.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute user acquisition campaigns across various user acquisition channels: social media, video ad networks, and incentivized.Analyze and optimize UA campaigns based on internal performance KPIs.Test ad creatives and provide input and data-driven insights into creative development.Provide input for marketing automation.Manage day-to-day partner relations;Stay up-to-date with industry trends and explore new scaling opportunities.RequirementsAnalytical skills and mindset;A team player who can adapt easily to others;Highly motivated, hands-on, and a well-organized work approach;Basic knowledge of user acquisition campaign channels such as Meta, Google, Unity, TikTok.Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; basic data analysis and visualization skills.Clear verbal and written communication in English.Desirable skillsUp to 1 year of experience in digital marketing, preferably in performance/user acquisition marketing.Familiarity with mobile measurement platformsis a plus.Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.Passion for games, especially mobile gamesKolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.We look forward to hearing from you!Your Benefits – We’re game to support youCompetitive Salary - We believe that top performers should receive top paymentLearning Budget - We believe in learning. A generous personal learning budget to spend on learning and development, including books, workshops and attending conferences. We also offer in-house training such as coding and German classesFlexible Working Hours and Home Office – We believe in a good work-life balanceEquipment - State-of-the-art technical equipment, including laptops and phones, which may also be used in your free timeKolicard - We offer you a monthly flexible budget of 50 euros that you can use for a gym membership, transportation, shopping etc.Mobility budget - We offer a monthly budget that will make your commuting to work easierRelocation - Relocation support to help you move to BerlinPension - Opportunity to save for your pension tax-freeBonus Level – We love to have a good time, tooFood and Drinks - Fresh fruits to keep you healthy and fresh coffee to keep you alert. We also have a fully stocked fridge with Smoothies, Coke, Club Mate, beer etcParties and Team Events - Apart from our regular parties, BBQs and movie nights we also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more funCompany Holidays - Every year we go on an amazing company holiday to relax and bond as a teamFriday Celebrations - Company-provided dinner and drinks on Friday afternoons
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Jr. User Acquisition Manager (f/m/d) at Kolibri Games
Jr. User Acquisition ManagerKolibri GamesBerlin, Germany2 minutes agoApplyWe are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we're looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.Jr. User Acquisition ManagerWe are looking for a User Acquisition Manager to work within our marketing team and help acquire new players for our current and future mobile games.Working with a highly experienced team, you will plan and manage marketing campaigns. Monitor and optimize our UA campaigns and help to increase our global game presence. We’re keen to find a passionate gamer with a quantitative mindset and a strong hypothesis-driven approach, who can dive into data and help optimize based on key KPIs and company goals.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute user acquisition campaigns across various user acquisition channels: social media, video ad networks, and incentivized.Analyze and optimize UA campaigns based on internal performance KPIs.Test ad creatives and provide input and data-driven insights into creative development.Provide input for marketing automation.Manage day-to-day partner relations;Stay up-to-date with industry trends and explore new scaling opportunities.RequirementsAnalytical skills and mindset;A team player who can adapt easily to others;Highly motivated, hands-on, and a well-organized work approach;Basic knowledge of user acquisition campaign channels such as Meta, Google, Unity, TikTok.Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; basic data analysis and visualization skills.Clear verbal and written communication in English.Desirable skillsUp to 1 year of experience in digital marketing, preferably in performance/user acquisition marketing.Familiarity with mobile measurement platformsis a plus.Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.Passion for games, especially mobile gamesKolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.We look forward to hearing from you!Your Benefits – We’re game to support youCompetitive Salary - We believe that top performers should receive top paymentLearning Budget - We believe in learning. A generous personal learning budget to spend on learning and development, including books, workshops and attending conferences. We also offer in-house training such as coding and German classesFlexible Working Hours and Home Office – We believe in a good work-life balanceEquipment - State-of-the-art technical equipment, including laptops and phones, which may also be used in your free timeKolicard - We offer you a monthly flexible budget of 50 euros that you can use for a gym membership, transportation, shopping etc.Mobility budget - We offer a monthly budget that will make your commuting to work easierRelocation - Relocation support to help you move to BerlinPension - Opportunity to save for your pension tax-freeBonus Level – We love to have a good time, tooFood and Drinks - Fresh fruits to keep you healthy and fresh coffee to keep you alert. We also have a fully stocked fridge with Smoothies, Coke, Club Mate, beer etcParties and Team Events - Apart from our regular parties, BBQs and movie nights we also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more funCompany Holidays - Every year we go on an amazing company holiday to relax and bond as a teamFriday Celebrations - Company-provided dinner and drinks on Friday afternoons Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings. Apply #user #acquisition #manager #fmd #kolibri

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Jr. User Acquisition Manager (f/m/d) at Kolibri Games

Jr. User Acquisition Manager (f/m/d)Kolibri GamesBerlin, Germany2 minutes agoApplyWe are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we're looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.Jr. User Acquisition Manager (f/m/d)We are looking for a User Acquisition Manager to work within our marketing team and help acquire new players for our current and future mobile games.Working with a highly experienced team, you will plan and manage marketing campaigns. Monitor and optimize our UA campaigns and help to increase our global game presence. We’re keen to find a passionate gamer with a quantitative mindset and a strong hypothesis-driven approach, who can dive into data and help optimize based on key KPIs and company goals.ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute user acquisition campaigns across various user acquisition channels: social media, video ad networks, and incentivized.Analyze and optimize UA campaigns based on internal performance KPIs.Test ad creatives and provide input and data-driven insights into creative development.Provide input for marketing automation.Manage day-to-day partner relations;Stay up-to-date with industry trends and explore new scaling opportunities.RequirementsAnalytical skills and mindset;A team player who can adapt easily to others;Highly motivated, hands-on, and a well-organized work approach;Basic knowledge of user acquisition campaign channels such as Meta, Google, Unity, TikTok.Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; basic data analysis and visualization skills.Clear verbal and written communication in English.Desirable skillsUp to 1 year of experience in digital marketing, preferably in performance/user acquisition marketing.Familiarity with mobile measurement platforms (e.g., Adjust, Appsflyer) is a plus.Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.Passion for games, especially mobile gamesKolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.We look forward to hearing from you!Your Benefits – We’re game to support youCompetitive Salary - We believe that top performers should receive top paymentLearning Budget - We believe in learning. A generous personal learning budget to spend on learning and development, including books, workshops and attending conferences. We also offer in-house training such as coding and German classesFlexible Working Hours and Home Office – We believe in a good work-life balanceEquipment - State-of-the-art technical equipment, including laptops and phones, which may also be used in your free timeKolicard - We offer you a monthly flexible budget of 50 euros that you can use for a gym membership, transportation, shopping etc.Mobility budget - We offer a monthly budget that will make your commuting to work easierRelocation - Relocation support to help you move to BerlinPension - Opportunity to save for your pension tax-freeBonus Level – We love to have a good time, tooFood and Drinks - Fresh fruits to keep you healthy and fresh coffee to keep you alert. We also have a fully stocked fridge with Smoothies, Coke, Club Mate, beer etcParties and Team Events - Apart from our regular parties, BBQs and movie nights we also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more funCompany Holidays - Every year we go on an amazing company holiday to relax and bond as a teamFriday Celebrations - Company-provided dinner and drinks on Friday afternoons Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings. Apply

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2025-05-20 11:57:36 ·

Red Alert 2: Apocalypse Rising Update

We're glad to see everyone enjoying Apocalypse Rising! It's been three weeks since release and this marks our first major balance pass! We are also releasing the modding SDK so users can look into our tools for custom projects!

Posted by FRAYDO on May 16th, 2025
We are glad to see everyone playing and enjoying Apocalypse Rising so far! It has been three week since release and this update marks our first major balance pass.
The initial feedback has reported that the "Allies are overpowered", and we aim to address that notion with this major patch. This post will include patches 0.9.0.1 through 0.9.0.5 in descending order to describe everything that has been adjusted since our release.
At the bottom of this post, after all of the patch notes, we are also including information on the release of our Modding SDK!

Patches 0.9.0.3 - 0.9.0.5
There are three patches here because we ran internal testing before settling on the final buildBased on game experience and player feedback, it was identified that the Allies were winning the majority of the games. This patch brings the Soviets up to compensate whilst also nerfing some key Allied units. Soviet will now have more of a chance in the face of the Allied teamwork machine.
Bug Fixes

Fixed several crashes reported by players via crash dumpsFixed Nvidia App "game filters" crashing the game
Keyboard keys no longer get stuck when the window loses focusLess hitching when units spawn
Fixed an issue relating to Chrono Miner Objective Markers
Performance has been improved by optimizing some game objects

General Changes

Team remixing/rebalancing logic was re-implemented to improve team variety for players from match to match
Players can no longer refill when in combat.
Players can now set max FPS to any value instead of an arbitrary selection
Bots can path their way out of buildings nowMesh optimizations have been applied to the War Factories and Refineries.
The legacy "Battlefield Key Success Tips" document has been removed from the game.
Several PT icons have been updated
Reinforcement Bays are no longer targetable by enemies.

Kill messages:

Grand Cannon kill strings no longer fill the feed on FreezingStraits.
Added crushed kill string.
Revolver kill string has been added to the nagant.
Shotgun kill string has been added to the shotguns.

Map Changes
Fort Bradley:

Fixed a bunch of buildings, improving performance and removing ngons
Adjusted some of the building roofs to prevent degenerate gameplay

FreezingStraits:

Added visible boundary stripes.
The hills behind the bases are now considered out of bounds.
Removed a chunk of terrain sticking into the Radar Tower basement.

LittleBigLake:

Fixed a floating rock on the cliff behind the Allied base.

SnowBound:

The cliff to the northwest of the Allied base is now considered out-of-bounds.
Fixed a couple texture seams at the main road north of the Allied base.
Updated the screenshot on loading screen.
Updated the overhead map.

Dune Patrol:

Adjusted out of bounds area to prevent degenerate gameplay

General Balance Changes

The targeting ranges of several weapons were increased by 3m in order to for units to be able to target enemies a little way before they are actually in range.
Lock-on untrack time increased: 1.25s -> 1.75s
Prevented some map objects from being locked ontoDeployed Infantry Damage Resistance Reduced: 50%->40%
Damage from Explosions now affects Mines, C4 and Dynamite
Infantry that are crushed by vehicles now register on the kill feed
Proximity Mines are now placed at the player's feet.

This is in order to prevent mines from being placed on walls and in other weird places.

All thrown cooldown-based weapons now autoswap back to the unit's Primary after being used.

i.e. After using Molotovs, the Conscript will switch back to it's PPSH automatically

Dogs can now reload their bite and bark weapons whilst sprinting.

Allies

Guardian GI

Secondary Fire now shoots a missile that does not lock-on

Rocketeer

Jetpack Cooldown increased 1s->2s
Projectile Damage Reduced: 25->20
Projectile Explosion Damage Outer Radius Increased: 3m->3.25m
Projectile Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 1.5m->2m

Sniper

Projectile Range Decreased: 350m -> 220m
Corrected Damage Falloff RangeNavy SEAL

Projectile Warhead changed: Bullet -> Bullet Anti Infantry

This change nerfs the MP5N vs armoured targets

Primary Projectile Damage: 15->14
Primary Projectile Spray angle Increased: 0.24°->0.75°
Secondary Projectile Damage: 15->14
Secondary Projectile Burst Delay time: 0.12s->0.15s
Secondary Projectile Spray angle Increased: 0.1°->0.5°
C4 Inventory Count Reduced: 2->1
C4 Explosion Damage Increased: 60->90

Tanya

Projectile Damage Increased: 20->22
Projectile Rate of Fire Increased: 6->12
Weapon now fires in 2 round bursts
Weapon Clip Sized Increased 18->36

Tanya is supposed to be holding two pistols, so this new clip size aims to reflect that

C4 Range: 5m->10m

IFV

Guardian GI

Range Decreased: 120->115

Seal

Damage Increased 12->14
Rate of Fire Increased 14->16
Range Increased 95m->115m

Sniper

Changed Warhead form Bullet_AV to Bullet_AI
Projectile Damage: 102 -> 100
Projectile Range: 300 -> 275
Corrected Damage Falloff RangeMirage Tank

Range Decreased: 115->110

Prism Tank

Projectile Range Increased 145m->150m

Tank Destroyer

Projectile Range Decreased: 135m->120m
Cost Increased: 900->1000

Howitzer

Adjusted the model so that it looks less like the Tank Destroyer

Harrier

Projectile Range Decreased: 130m->120m

Black Eagle

Projectile Velocity Decreased: 120->100
Projectile Range Decreased: 130m->120m

Soviets

Crazy Ivan

Grenade Launcher Explosion Damage Increased: 50->75
Large Dynamite Inventory Count Reduced: 2->1
Large Dynamite Explosion Damage Increased: 60->90

Terrorist

Self Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 4m->6m
Weapons are now hidden when not being held.

Boris

Airtsrike Timer Reduced: 15s->12s

Terror Drone

The physics have been altered for better handling and cliff climbing performance
Jump Height Increased: 12->15

Flak Track

Has a new model!
Weapon Reload Time: 1.5s ->1.25s
Primary Projectile Damage Decreased 33->30
Secondary Projectile Velocity Increased: 400->500

V3 Rocket Launcher

Projectile Velocity Decreased: 112->90
Projectile Gravity Increased: 7.0->3.75
Projectile Extension Adjusted
Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 10m->12m

***TOTAL RANGE IS AROUND 230m***
Tesla Tank:

Weapon handling adjusted to reduce the arc of fire overall

Demo Truck

Cost Reduced: 1500->1400
Explosion Damage Increased: 400->500
Radiation Radius Increased: 24m->30m

Apocalypse Tank

Cannon Velocity Increased 250m/s->275m/s
Missile Range Increased 135m->140m
Missile Lock-on Time Decreased: 1.25->2
Missile Turn Rate increased: 350°/s->420°/s

Siege Chopper

Model updated with Rotor Blur
Cameras re-worked
Physics altered to make the controls more responsive
Projectile Explosion Damage Outer Radius Increased: 1.5m->2.5m
Projectile Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 1m->1.85m

Kirov Airship

The Kirov now takes half as much damage from all non-AA weapons
Points Given on Death: 200 -> 175
MG Damage Increased: 10->11
MG Spray Decreased: 1°->0.9°
Bomb Impact Damage Increased: 110->125
Explosion Damage Increased: 100->110

Patch 0.9.0.2
This patch introduced more fixes and altered the balance of some of the most egregious units ingame.
Bug Fixes

Fixed a crash when spotting a disguised Mirage Tank as an Attack Dog,
Tentatively fixed an exploit where GIs and GGIs could become invincible after using a parachute

General Changes

Added Siege Chopper Weapon Strings,
Removed a Projectile Blocker from the doors of the Allied Power Plant
Elm and Aca trees now have less upper branch projectile collision
Fixed Allied Supply Truck and Siege Chopper entry/exit zones
Fixed Shotgun Scaling
Terror Drones and Robot Tanks now tell the pilot that the vehicle will be killed if they leave it
Added a missing texture fron the loading screen
AI turrets on the Battle Fortress and War Miner will now search for targets
Terror Drone now has an attack sound
Desolator Weapons no longer leave black marks everywhere
New Soviet Technician PT Icon
Re-ordered the infantry purchase list
When using Artillery Auto-Aim feature when out of range, the auto aim will now adopt the max weapon elevation
Updated the Credits

Map Changes
Little Big Lake:

Fixed a hole in the ground by the Allied base.
Adjusted pathfinding for Harvesters.

Dune Patrol:

Removed out-of-bounds lines in the small infantry tunnel next to the Soviet base.

Snowbound:

Added more ground clutter
New terrain textures
Added some rocks

Fort Bradley:

Fixed a bunch of NGons on the Urban Buildings

Balance Changes

The Attack Dog's Bark can now pierce through multiple targets
Engineer + IFV Repair Reduced: 0.65 -> 0.6
Technician + IFV Repair Reduced: 0.32 -> 0.3
Technician IFv Self Healing Halved
Deployed Infantry now take 50% less incoming damage from all sourcesAA Flak Damage vs Helicopters Increased
Sniper IFV Laser now uses the correct range

Patch 0.9.0.1
Released shortly after the game launched, this patch contained key fixes to the game.
Bug Fixes

Fixed a Server Crash that was sometimes occurring when a player added a vehicle to the queue and then left the server
Siege Chopper can no longer deploy in mid-air
Siege Chopper animation has been fixed
Fixed an issue with Fort Bradley where Allies were getting 500 free points at the start of the match
Fixed some graphical issues with Fort Bradley

General Changes

Added Siege Cameras to the V3 Launcher and Howitzer
Added Encyclopaedia entries for the weapons and infantry

Ricardo Engineer credit to Scorched Earth! Check out his RA2 and Apocalypse Rising videos on his YouTube channel! Youtube.com

Over the course of these past few weeks, we have heard several requests from our players to release the tools for the game so they can make mods, dive into unit statistics, and translate the game into various languages.
We are proud to announce we've made the modding SDK available here: Gitlab.com
Whenever we release we will aim to update the tools to match the latest public version, much like we do with the server.
If you're looking for tutorials and documentation, we have a wealth of info in our Tutorials forum but also on Tacitus, which is our documentation resource. Links below the image.

Tacitus: Documentation

Tutorials: W3D Tutorials

Over time we will aim to add more to these tools, like pieces of example content and maps for you guy to dissect.
In the meantime though, we can't wait to see what you'll all end up making and if you need any help creating things, please feel free to reach out to us over Discord! Found here: Discord.gg

Keep 'Em Coming!
That's all for now. Please feel free to leave your feedback and report bugs in our Discord and on our forums. We've got eyes on both platforms, so we'll make sure that every point gets a fair shake.
Thanks again for supporting the game and our community!
- The W3D Hub Team
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Red Alert 2: Apocalypse Rising Update
We're glad to see everyone enjoying Apocalypse Rising! It's been three weeks since release and this marks our first major balance pass! We are also releasing the modding SDK so users can look into our tools for custom projects! Posted by FRAYDO on May 16th, 2025 We are glad to see everyone playing and enjoying Apocalypse Rising so far! It has been three week since release and this update marks our first major balance pass. The initial feedback has reported that the "Allies are overpowered", and we aim to address that notion with this major patch. This post will include patches 0.9.0.1 through 0.9.0.5 in descending order to describe everything that has been adjusted since our release. At the bottom of this post, after all of the patch notes, we are also including information on the release of our Modding SDK! Patches 0.9.0.3 - 0.9.0.5 There are three patches here because we ran internal testing before settling on the final buildBased on game experience and player feedback, it was identified that the Allies were winning the majority of the games. This patch brings the Soviets up to compensate whilst also nerfing some key Allied units. Soviet will now have more of a chance in the face of the Allied teamwork machine. Bug Fixes Fixed several crashes reported by players via crash dumpsFixed Nvidia App "game filters" crashing the game Keyboard keys no longer get stuck when the window loses focusLess hitching when units spawn Fixed an issue relating to Chrono Miner Objective Markers Performance has been improved by optimizing some game objects General Changes Team remixing/rebalancing logic was re-implemented to improve team variety for players from match to match Players can no longer refill when in combat. Players can now set max FPS to any value instead of an arbitrary selection Bots can path their way out of buildings nowMesh optimizations have been applied to the War Factories and Refineries. The legacy "Battlefield Key Success Tips" document has been removed from the game. Several PT icons have been updated Reinforcement Bays are no longer targetable by enemies. Kill messages: Grand Cannon kill strings no longer fill the feed on FreezingStraits. Added crushed kill string. Revolver kill string has been added to the nagant. Shotgun kill string has been added to the shotguns. Map Changes Fort Bradley: Fixed a bunch of buildings, improving performance and removing ngons Adjusted some of the building roofs to prevent degenerate gameplay FreezingStraits: Added visible boundary stripes. The hills behind the bases are now considered out of bounds. Removed a chunk of terrain sticking into the Radar Tower basement. LittleBigLake: Fixed a floating rock on the cliff behind the Allied base. SnowBound: The cliff to the northwest of the Allied base is now considered out-of-bounds. Fixed a couple texture seams at the main road north of the Allied base. Updated the screenshot on loading screen. Updated the overhead map. Dune Patrol: Adjusted out of bounds area to prevent degenerate gameplay General Balance Changes The targeting ranges of several weapons were increased by 3m in order to for units to be able to target enemies a little way before they are actually in range. Lock-on untrack time increased: 1.25s -> 1.75s Prevented some map objects from being locked ontoDeployed Infantry Damage Resistance Reduced: 50%->40% Damage from Explosions now affects Mines, C4 and Dynamite Infantry that are crushed by vehicles now register on the kill feed Proximity Mines are now placed at the player's feet. This is in order to prevent mines from being placed on walls and in other weird places. All thrown cooldown-based weapons now autoswap back to the unit's Primary after being used. i.e. After using Molotovs, the Conscript will switch back to it's PPSH automatically Dogs can now reload their bite and bark weapons whilst sprinting. Allies Guardian GI Secondary Fire now shoots a missile that does not lock-on Rocketeer Jetpack Cooldown increased 1s->2s Projectile Damage Reduced: 25->20 Projectile Explosion Damage Outer Radius Increased: 3m->3.25m Projectile Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 1.5m->2m Sniper Projectile Range Decreased: 350m -> 220m Corrected Damage Falloff RangeNavy SEAL Projectile Warhead changed: Bullet -> Bullet Anti Infantry This change nerfs the MP5N vs armoured targets Primary Projectile Damage: 15->14 Primary Projectile Spray angle Increased: 0.24°->0.75° Secondary Projectile Damage: 15->14 Secondary Projectile Burst Delay time: 0.12s->0.15s Secondary Projectile Spray angle Increased: 0.1°->0.5° C4 Inventory Count Reduced: 2->1 C4 Explosion Damage Increased: 60->90 Tanya Projectile Damage Increased: 20->22 Projectile Rate of Fire Increased: 6->12 Weapon now fires in 2 round bursts Weapon Clip Sized Increased 18->36 Tanya is supposed to be holding two pistols, so this new clip size aims to reflect that C4 Range: 5m->10m IFV Guardian GI Range Decreased: 120->115 Seal Damage Increased 12->14 Rate of Fire Increased 14->16 Range Increased 95m->115m Sniper Changed Warhead form Bullet_AV to Bullet_AI Projectile Damage: 102 -> 100 Projectile Range: 300 -> 275 Corrected Damage Falloff RangeMirage Tank Range Decreased: 115->110 Prism Tank Projectile Range Increased 145m->150m Tank Destroyer Projectile Range Decreased: 135m->120m Cost Increased: 900->1000 Howitzer Adjusted the model so that it looks less like the Tank Destroyer Harrier Projectile Range Decreased: 130m->120m Black Eagle Projectile Velocity Decreased: 120->100 Projectile Range Decreased: 130m->120m Soviets Crazy Ivan Grenade Launcher Explosion Damage Increased: 50->75 Large Dynamite Inventory Count Reduced: 2->1 Large Dynamite Explosion Damage Increased: 60->90 Terrorist Self Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 4m->6m Weapons are now hidden when not being held. Boris Airtsrike Timer Reduced: 15s->12s Terror Drone The physics have been altered for better handling and cliff climbing performance Jump Height Increased: 12->15 Flak Track Has a new model! Weapon Reload Time: 1.5s ->1.25s Primary Projectile Damage Decreased 33->30 Secondary Projectile Velocity Increased: 400->500 V3 Rocket Launcher Projectile Velocity Decreased: 112->90 Projectile Gravity Increased: 7.0->3.75 Projectile Extension Adjusted Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 10m->12m ***TOTAL RANGE IS AROUND 230m*** Tesla Tank: Weapon handling adjusted to reduce the arc of fire overall Demo Truck Cost Reduced: 1500->1400 Explosion Damage Increased: 400->500 Radiation Radius Increased: 24m->30m Apocalypse Tank Cannon Velocity Increased 250m/s->275m/s Missile Range Increased 135m->140m Missile Lock-on Time Decreased: 1.25->2 Missile Turn Rate increased: 350°/s->420°/s Siege Chopper Model updated with Rotor Blur Cameras re-worked Physics altered to make the controls more responsive Projectile Explosion Damage Outer Radius Increased: 1.5m->2.5m Projectile Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 1m->1.85m Kirov Airship The Kirov now takes half as much damage from all non-AA weapons Points Given on Death: 200 -> 175 MG Damage Increased: 10->11 MG Spray Decreased: 1°->0.9° Bomb Impact Damage Increased: 110->125 Explosion Damage Increased: 100->110 Patch 0.9.0.2 This patch introduced more fixes and altered the balance of some of the most egregious units ingame. Bug Fixes Fixed a crash when spotting a disguised Mirage Tank as an Attack Dog, Tentatively fixed an exploit where GIs and GGIs could become invincible after using a parachute General Changes Added Siege Chopper Weapon Strings, Removed a Projectile Blocker from the doors of the Allied Power Plant Elm and Aca trees now have less upper branch projectile collision Fixed Allied Supply Truck and Siege Chopper entry/exit zones Fixed Shotgun Scaling Terror Drones and Robot Tanks now tell the pilot that the vehicle will be killed if they leave it Added a missing texture fron the loading screen AI turrets on the Battle Fortress and War Miner will now search for targets Terror Drone now has an attack sound Desolator Weapons no longer leave black marks everywhere New Soviet Technician PT Icon Re-ordered the infantry purchase list When using Artillery Auto-Aim feature when out of range, the auto aim will now adopt the max weapon elevation Updated the Credits Map Changes Little Big Lake: Fixed a hole in the ground by the Allied base. Adjusted pathfinding for Harvesters. Dune Patrol: Removed out-of-bounds lines in the small infantry tunnel next to the Soviet base. Snowbound: Added more ground clutter New terrain textures Added some rocks Fort Bradley: Fixed a bunch of NGons on the Urban Buildings Balance Changes The Attack Dog's Bark can now pierce through multiple targets Engineer + IFV Repair Reduced: 0.65 -> 0.6 Technician + IFV Repair Reduced: 0.32 -> 0.3 Technician IFv Self Healing Halved Deployed Infantry now take 50% less incoming damage from all sourcesAA Flak Damage vs Helicopters Increased Sniper IFV Laser now uses the correct range Patch 0.9.0.1 Released shortly after the game launched, this patch contained key fixes to the game. Bug Fixes Fixed a Server Crash that was sometimes occurring when a player added a vehicle to the queue and then left the server Siege Chopper can no longer deploy in mid-air Siege Chopper animation has been fixed Fixed an issue with Fort Bradley where Allies were getting 500 free points at the start of the match Fixed some graphical issues with Fort Bradley General Changes Added Siege Cameras to the V3 Launcher and Howitzer Added Encyclopaedia entries for the weapons and infantry Ricardo Engineer credit to Scorched Earth! Check out his RA2 and Apocalypse Rising videos on his YouTube channel! Youtube.com Over the course of these past few weeks, we have heard several requests from our players to release the tools for the game so they can make mods, dive into unit statistics, and translate the game into various languages. We are proud to announce we've made the modding SDK available here: Gitlab.com Whenever we release we will aim to update the tools to match the latest public version, much like we do with the server. If you're looking for tutorials and documentation, we have a wealth of info in our Tutorials forum but also on Tacitus, which is our documentation resource. Links below the image. Tacitus: Documentation Tutorials: W3D Tutorials Over time we will aim to add more to these tools, like pieces of example content and maps for you guy to dissect. In the meantime though, we can't wait to see what you'll all end up making and if you need any help creating things, please feel free to reach out to us over Discord! Found here: Discord.gg Keep 'Em Coming! That's all for now. Please feel free to leave your feedback and report bugs in our Discord and on our forums. We've got eyes on both platforms, so we'll make sure that every point gets a fair shake. 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We're glad to see everyone enjoying Apocalypse Rising! It's been three weeks since release and this marks our first major balance pass! We are also releasing the modding SDK so users can look into our tools for custom projects! Posted by FRAYDO on May 16th, 2025 We are glad to see everyone playing and enjoying Apocalypse Rising so far! It has been three week since release and this update marks our first major balance pass. The initial feedback has reported that the "Allies are overpowered", and we aim to address that notion with this major patch. This post will include patches 0.9.0.1 through 0.9.0.5 in descending order to describe everything that has been adjusted since our release. At the bottom of this post, after all of the patch notes, we are also including information on the release of our Modding SDK! Patches 0.9.0.3 - 0.9.0.5 There are three patches here because we ran internal testing before settling on the final build (0.9.0.5) Based on game experience and player feedback, it was identified that the Allies were winning the majority of the games. This patch brings the Soviets up to compensate whilst also nerfing some key Allied units. Soviet will now have more of a chance in the face of the Allied teamwork machine. Bug Fixes Fixed several crashes reported by players via crash dumps (thank you!) Fixed Nvidia App "game filters" crashing the game Keyboard keys no longer get stuck when the window loses focus (e.g. Alt+Tab would leave Alt stuck) Less hitching when units spawn Fixed an issue relating to Chrono Miner Objective Markers Performance has been improved by optimizing some game objects General Changes Team remixing/rebalancing logic was re-implemented to improve team variety for players from match to match Players can no longer refill when in combat. Players can now set max FPS to any value instead of an arbitrary selection Bots can path their way out of buildings now (mostly) Mesh optimizations have been applied to the War Factories and Refineries. The legacy "Battlefield Key Success Tips" document has been removed from the game. Several PT icons have been updated Reinforcement Bays are no longer targetable by enemies. Kill messages: Grand Cannon kill strings no longer fill the feed on FreezingStraits. Added crushed kill string. Revolver kill string has been added to the nagant. Shotgun kill string has been added to the shotguns. Map Changes Fort Bradley: Fixed a bunch of buildings, improving performance and removing ngons Adjusted some of the building roofs to prevent degenerate gameplay FreezingStraits: Added visible boundary stripes. The hills behind the bases are now considered out of bounds. Removed a chunk of terrain sticking into the Radar Tower basement. LittleBigLake: Fixed a floating rock on the cliff behind the Allied base. SnowBound: The cliff to the northwest of the Allied base is now considered out-of-bounds. Fixed a couple texture seams at the main road north of the Allied base. Updated the screenshot on loading screen. Updated the overhead map. Dune Patrol: Adjusted out of bounds area to prevent degenerate gameplay General Balance Changes The targeting ranges of several weapons were increased by 3m in order to for units to be able to target enemies a little way before they are actually in range. Lock-on untrack time increased: 1.25s -> 1.75s Prevented some map objects from being locked onto (i.e. Bridge repair Huts) Deployed Infantry Damage Resistance Reduced: 50%->40% Damage from Explosions now affects Mines, C4 and Dynamite Infantry that are crushed by vehicles now register on the kill feed Proximity Mines are now placed at the player's feet. This is in order to prevent mines from being placed on walls and in other weird places. All thrown cooldown-based weapons now autoswap back to the unit's Primary after being used. i.e. After using Molotovs, the Conscript will switch back to it's PPSH automatically Dogs can now reload their bite and bark weapons whilst sprinting. Allies Guardian GI Secondary Fire now shoots a missile that does not lock-on Rocketeer Jetpack Cooldown increased 1s->2s Projectile Damage Reduced: 25->20 Projectile Explosion Damage Outer Radius Increased: 3m->3.25m Projectile Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 1.5m->2m Sniper Projectile Range Decreased: 350m -> 220m Corrected Damage Falloff Range (Within the last 50m of range, the damage falls off by around half) Navy SEAL Projectile Warhead changed: Bullet -> Bullet Anti Infantry This change nerfs the MP5N vs armoured targets Primary Projectile Damage: 15->14 Primary Projectile Spray angle Increased: 0.24°->0.75° Secondary Projectile Damage: 15->14 Secondary Projectile Burst Delay time: 0.12s->0.15s Secondary Projectile Spray angle Increased: 0.1°->0.5° C4 Inventory Count Reduced: 2->1 C4 Explosion Damage Increased: 60->90 Tanya Projectile Damage Increased: 20->22 Projectile Rate of Fire Increased: 6->12 Weapon now fires in 2 round bursts Weapon Clip Sized Increased 18->36 Tanya is supposed to be holding two pistols, so this new clip size aims to reflect that C4 Range: 5m->10m IFV Guardian GI Range Decreased: 120->115 Seal Damage Increased 12->14 Rate of Fire Increased 14->16 Range Increased 95m->115m Sniper Changed Warhead form Bullet_AV to Bullet_AI Projectile Damage: 102 -> 100 Projectile Range: 300 -> 275 Corrected Damage Falloff Range (Within the last 50m of range, the damage falls off by around half) Mirage Tank Range Decreased: 115->110 Prism Tank Projectile Range Increased 145m->150m Tank Destroyer Projectile Range Decreased: 135m->120m Cost Increased: 900->1000 Howitzer Adjusted the model so that it looks less like the Tank Destroyer Harrier Projectile Range Decreased: 130m->120m Black Eagle Projectile Velocity Decreased: 120->100 Projectile Range Decreased: 130m->120m Soviets Crazy Ivan Grenade Launcher Explosion Damage Increased: 50->75 Large Dynamite Inventory Count Reduced: 2->1 Large Dynamite Explosion Damage Increased: 60->90 Terrorist Self Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 4m->6m Weapons are now hidden when not being held. Boris Airtsrike Timer Reduced: 15s->12s Terror Drone The physics have been altered for better handling and cliff climbing performance Jump Height Increased: 12->15 Flak Track Has a new model! Weapon Reload Time: 1.5s ->1.25s Primary Projectile Damage Decreased 33->30 Secondary Projectile Velocity Increased: 400->500 V3 Rocket Launcher Projectile Velocity Decreased: 112->90 Projectile Gravity Increased: 7.0->3.75 Projectile Extension Adjusted Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 10m->12m ***TOTAL RANGE IS AROUND 230m*** Tesla Tank: Weapon handling adjusted to reduce the arc of fire overall Demo Truck Cost Reduced: 1500->1400 Explosion Damage Increased: 400->500 Radiation Radius Increased: 24m->30m Apocalypse Tank Cannon Velocity Increased 250m/s->275m/s Missile Range Increased 135m->140m Missile Lock-on Time Decreased: 1.25->2 Missile Turn Rate increased: 350°/s->420°/s Siege Chopper Model updated with Rotor Blur Cameras re-worked Physics altered to make the controls more responsive Projectile Explosion Damage Outer Radius Increased: 1.5m->2.5m Projectile Explosion Damage Inner Radius Increased: 1m->1.85m Kirov Airship The Kirov now takes half as much damage from all non-AA weapons Points Given on Death: 200 -> 175 MG Damage Increased: 10->11 MG Spray Decreased: 1°->0.9° Bomb Impact Damage Increased: 110->125 Explosion Damage Increased: 100->110 Patch 0.9.0.2 This patch introduced more fixes and altered the balance of some of the most egregious units ingame. Bug Fixes Fixed a crash when spotting a disguised Mirage Tank as an Attack Dog, Tentatively fixed an exploit where GIs and GGIs could become invincible after using a parachute General Changes Added Siege Chopper Weapon Strings, Removed a Projectile Blocker from the doors of the Allied Power Plant Elm and Aca trees now have less upper branch projectile collision Fixed Allied Supply Truck and Siege Chopper entry/exit zones Fixed Shotgun Scaling Terror Drones and Robot Tanks now tell the pilot that the vehicle will be killed if they leave it Added a missing texture fron the loading screen AI turrets on the Battle Fortress and War Miner will now search for targets Terror Drone now has an attack sound Desolator Weapons no longer leave black marks everywhere New Soviet Technician PT Icon Re-ordered the infantry purchase list When using Artillery Auto-Aim feature when out of range, the auto aim will now adopt the max weapon elevation Updated the Credits Map Changes Little Big Lake: Fixed a hole in the ground by the Allied base. Adjusted pathfinding for Harvesters. Dune Patrol: Removed out-of-bounds lines in the small infantry tunnel next to the Soviet base. Snowbound: Added more ground clutter New terrain textures Added some rocks Fort Bradley: Fixed a bunch of NGons on the Urban Buildings Balance Changes The Attack Dog's Bark can now pierce through multiple targets Engineer + IFV Repair Reduced: 0.65 -> 0.6 Technician + IFV Repair Reduced: 0.32 -> 0.3 Technician IFv Self Healing Halved Deployed Infantry now take 50% less incoming damage from all sources (was inconsistent beforehand) AA Flak Damage vs Helicopters Increased Sniper IFV Laser now uses the correct range Patch 0.9.0.1 Released shortly after the game launched, this patch contained key fixes to the game. Bug Fixes Fixed a Server Crash that was sometimes occurring when a player added a vehicle to the queue and then left the server Siege Chopper can no longer deploy in mid-air Siege Chopper animation has been fixed Fixed an issue with Fort Bradley where Allies were getting 500 free points at the start of the match Fixed some graphical issues with Fort Bradley General Changes Added Siege Cameras to the V3 Launcher and Howitzer Added Encyclopaedia entries for the weapons and infantry Ricardo Engineer credit to Scorched Earth! Check out his RA2 and Apocalypse Rising videos on his YouTube channel! Youtube.com Over the course of these past few weeks, we have heard several requests from our players to release the tools for the game so they can make mods, dive into unit statistics, and translate the game into various languages. We are proud to announce we've made the modding SDK available here: Gitlab.com Whenever we release we will aim to update the tools to match the latest public version, much like we do with the server (also found here: Gitlab.com). If you're looking for tutorials and documentation, we have a wealth of info in our Tutorials forum but also on Tacitus, which is our documentation resource. Links below the image. Tacitus: Documentation Tutorials: W3D Tutorials Over time we will aim to add more to these tools, like pieces of example content and maps for you guy to dissect. In the meantime though, we can't wait to see what you'll all end up making and if you need any help creating things, please feel free to reach out to us over Discord! Found here: Discord.gg Keep 'Em Coming! That's all for now. Please feel free to leave your feedback and report bugs in our Discord and on our forums. We've got eyes on both platforms, so we'll make sure that every point gets a fair shake. Thanks again for supporting the game and our community! - The W3D Hub Team

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ASRock Debuts New IPS, WOLED, And QD-OLED Gaming Monitors In The Phantom Gaming Lineup, 400Hz & 500Hz Options

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ASRock Debuts New IPS, WOLED, And QD-OLED Gaming Monitors In The Phantom Gaming Lineup, 400Hz & 500Hz Options

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May 20, 2025 at 07:20am EDT

The Phantom Gaming series gets three new gaming monitors in the mid-range and high-end categories, including a dual-mode monitor.
ASRock Showcases Dual Mode 32-Inch WOLED Gaming Monitor, a QD-OLED 4K Monitor, and a 400Hz IPS QHD Monitor
Almost every monitor manufacturer is debuting its dual-mode gaming monitor, and ASRock doesn't want to be left out either. The company is showcasing its latest innovations at the Computex event and has unveiled a few of its new offerings in the display department.
ASRock displayed three gaming monitors in the Phantom Gaming lineup, introducing a WOLED dual-mode gaming monitor that can run at either 4K or 1080p resolution. The monitor model, PGO32UFS, is the company's first dual-mode gaming monitor, which it unveiled at the end of last year, and has brought it to the Computex table for hands-on.

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The PGO32UFS monitor offers 4K@240Hz or FHD@480Hz mode on a WOLED flat display. The display size is 31.5" and has ultra-thin bezels on the sides for an immersive experience. The response time of 0.03ms GtG, the presence of AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and various gaming-related technologies make it ideal for both immersive and fast-paced gaming. Plus, its accurate color reproduction with Delta E<2 color accuracy makes it ready for color grading as well.

You will also find almost all the modern features on this one, including HDR compatibility, modern connectivity, a KVM switch for controlling multiple devices, an ergonomic stand for adjustments, and an integrated Wi-Fi 7 antenna for wireless internet connectivity.

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The second one is also an enthusiast-grade gaming monitor, called the PGO32UFSA, which we learned about for the first time. ASRock hasn't yet prepared a dedicated page for this one, but has revealed its specifications and features at the event.
The PGO32UFSA comes with a 32-inch screen size, boasting 4K resolution and up to 240Hz refresh rate. It's going to compete with the latest 4K@240Hz QD-OLED panels from manufacturers like ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI, and has competitive features, as can be seen from the pic.

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The third one is yet another enthusiast gaming monitor in the more affordable price segment, featuring an IPS panel that can run at up to 400Hz at 2K resolution. This is the PG27QFW2, a 27-inch gaming monitor that offers 1ms GtG response time, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, and 400 nits of typical brightness. The monitor is decently ergonomic and also comes with dual 2W speakers for convenience.

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Menu Home News Hardware Gaming Mobile Finance Deals Reviews How To Wccftech Computex 2025Hardware ASRock Debuts New IPS, WOLED, And QD-OLED Gaming Monitors In The Phantom Gaming Lineup, 400Hz & 500Hz Options Sarfraz Khan • May 20, 2025 at 07:20am EDT The Phantom Gaming series gets three new gaming monitors in the mid-range and high-end categories, including a dual-mode monitor. ASRock Showcases Dual Mode 32-Inch WOLED Gaming Monitor, a QD-OLED 4K Monitor, and a 400Hz IPS QHD Monitor Almost every monitor manufacturer is debuting its dual-mode gaming monitor, and ASRock doesn't want to be left out either. The company is showcasing its latest innovations at the Computex event and has unveiled a few of its new offerings in the display department. ASRock displayed three gaming monitors in the Phantom Gaming lineup, introducing a WOLED dual-mode gaming monitor that can run at either 4K or 1080p resolution. The monitor model, PGO32UFS, is the company's first dual-mode gaming monitor, which it unveiled at the end of last year, and has brought it to the Computex table for hands-on. 2 of 9 The PGO32UFS monitor offers 4K@240Hz or FHD@480Hz mode on a WOLED flat display. The display size is 31.5" and has ultra-thin bezels on the sides for an immersive experience. The response time of 0.03ms GtG, the presence of AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and various gaming-related technologies make it ideal for both immersive and fast-paced gaming. Plus, its accurate color reproduction with Delta E<2 color accuracy makes it ready for color grading as well. You will also find almost all the modern features on this one, including HDR compatibility, modern connectivity, a KVM switch for controlling multiple devices, an ergonomic stand for adjustments, and an integrated Wi-Fi 7 antenna for wireless internet connectivity. 2 of 9 The second one is also an enthusiast-grade gaming monitor, called the PGO32UFSA, which we learned about for the first time. ASRock hasn't yet prepared a dedicated page for this one, but has revealed its specifications and features at the event. The PGO32UFSA comes with a 32-inch screen size, boasting 4K resolution and up to 240Hz refresh rate. It's going to compete with the latest 4K@240Hz QD-OLED panels from manufacturers like ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI, and has competitive features, as can be seen from the pic. 2 of 9 The third one is yet another enthusiast gaming monitor in the more affordable price segment, featuring an IPS panel that can run at up to 400Hz at 2K resolution. This is the PG27QFW2, a 27-inch gaming monitor that offers 1ms GtG response time, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, and 400 nits of typical brightness. The monitor is decently ergonomic and also comes with dual 2W speakers for convenience. Subscribe to get an everyday digest of the latest technology news in your inbox Follow us on Topics Sections Company Some posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com © 2025 WCCF TECH INC. 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada #asrock #debuts #new #ips #woled

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Menu Home News Hardware Gaming Mobile Finance Deals Reviews How To Wccftech Computex 2025Hardware ASRock Debuts New IPS, WOLED, And QD-OLED Gaming Monitors In The Phantom Gaming Lineup, 400Hz & 500Hz Options Sarfraz Khan • May 20, 2025 at 07:20am EDT The Phantom Gaming series gets three new gaming monitors in the mid-range and high-end categories, including a dual-mode monitor. ASRock Showcases Dual Mode 32-Inch WOLED Gaming Monitor, a QD-OLED 4K Monitor, and a 400Hz IPS QHD Monitor Almost every monitor manufacturer is debuting its dual-mode gaming monitor, and ASRock doesn't want to be left out either. The company is showcasing its latest innovations at the Computex event and has unveiled a few of its new offerings in the display department. ASRock displayed three gaming monitors in the Phantom Gaming lineup, introducing a WOLED dual-mode gaming monitor that can run at either 4K or 1080p resolution. The monitor model, PGO32UFS, is the company's first dual-mode gaming monitor, which it unveiled at the end of last year, and has brought it to the Computex table for hands-on. 2 of 9 The PGO32UFS monitor offers 4K@240Hz or FHD@480Hz mode on a WOLED flat display. The display size is 31.5" and has ultra-thin bezels on the sides for an immersive experience. The response time of 0.03ms GtG, the presence of AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and various gaming-related technologies make it ideal for both immersive and fast-paced gaming. Plus, its accurate color reproduction with Delta E<2 color accuracy makes it ready for color grading as well. You will also find almost all the modern features on this one, including HDR compatibility, modern connectivity, a KVM switch for controlling multiple devices, an ergonomic stand for adjustments, and an integrated Wi-Fi 7 antenna for wireless internet connectivity. 2 of 9 The second one is also an enthusiast-grade gaming monitor, called the PGO32UFSA, which we learned about for the first time. ASRock hasn't yet prepared a dedicated page for this one, but has revealed its specifications and features at the event. The PGO32UFSA comes with a 32-inch screen size, boasting 4K resolution and up to 240Hz refresh rate. It's going to compete with the latest 4K@240Hz QD-OLED panels from manufacturers like ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI, and has competitive features, as can be seen from the pic. 2 of 9 The third one is yet another enthusiast gaming monitor in the more affordable price segment, featuring an IPS panel that can run at up to 400Hz at 2K resolution. This is the PG27QFW2, a 27-inch gaming monitor that offers 1ms GtG response time, 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, and 400 nits of typical brightness. The monitor is decently ergonomic and also comes with dual 2W speakers for convenience. Subscribe to get an everyday digest of the latest technology news in your inbox Follow us on Topics Sections Company Some posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com © 2025 WCCF TECH INC. 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Tuesday Telescope: Finally, some answers on those Martian streaks

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Tuesday Telescope: Finally, some answers on those Martian streaks

Alas, these probably are not reservoirs of life.

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One of the longest-standing mysteries about Mars has been the presence of dark and light streaks on the rolling hills surrounding Olympus Mons. This week's image, from the European Space Agency, shows some of these streaks captured last October.
This massive mountain rises about 22 km above the surface of Mars, more than twice as high as Mount Everest on Earth. It is bordered by hummocky deposits, called aureoles, that were formed by landslides from the mountain. A striking feature of these aureoles is the periodic appearance of bright and dark streaks—sometimes for days and sometimes for years.
For decades, scientists have wondered what they might be.
The streaks look remarkably like flowing water. Initially, scientists believed these features might be flows of salty water or brine, which remained liquid long enough to travel down the aureole. This offered the tantalizing possibility that life might yet exist on the surface of Mars in these oases.
However, it now appears that this is not the case. According to new research published Monday in Nature Communications, these slopes are dry, likely due to layers of fine dust suddenly sliding off steep terrain. To reach this conclusion, the researchers used a machine learning algorithm to scan and catalog streaks across 86,000 satellite images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. They created a map of 500,000 streaks across the surface of Mars. In doing so, the researchers found no evidence of water.
The image in today's post comes from the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, and it has been slightly modified to enhance the appearance of the streaks. It looks like art.
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Tuesday Telescope: Finally, some answers on those Martian streaks
Martian mystery Tuesday Telescope: Finally, some answers on those Martian streaks Alas, these probably are not reservoirs of life. Eric Berger – May 20, 2025 6:45 am | 0 This image covers an area of approximately 50 square km on Mars. Credit: European Space Agency This image covers an area of approximately 50 square km on Mars. Credit: European Space Agency Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more Welcome to the Tuesday Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light—a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science. We’ll let other publications offer you a daily horoscope. At Ars Technica, we’ll take a different route, finding inspiration from very real images of a universe that is filled with stars and wonder. One of the longest-standing mysteries about Mars has been the presence of dark and light streaks on the rolling hills surrounding Olympus Mons. This week's image, from the European Space Agency, shows some of these streaks captured last October. This massive mountain rises about 22 km above the surface of Mars, more than twice as high as Mount Everest on Earth. It is bordered by hummocky deposits, called aureoles, that were formed by landslides from the mountain. A striking feature of these aureoles is the periodic appearance of bright and dark streaks—sometimes for days and sometimes for years. For decades, scientists have wondered what they might be. The streaks look remarkably like flowing water. Initially, scientists believed these features might be flows of salty water or brine, which remained liquid long enough to travel down the aureole. This offered the tantalizing possibility that life might yet exist on the surface of Mars in these oases. However, it now appears that this is not the case. According to new research published Monday in Nature Communications, these slopes are dry, likely due to layers of fine dust suddenly sliding off steep terrain. To reach this conclusion, the researchers used a machine learning algorithm to scan and catalog streaks across 86,000 satellite images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. They created a map of 500,000 streaks across the surface of Mars. In doing so, the researchers found no evidence of water. The image in today's post comes from the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, and it has been slightly modified to enhance the appearance of the streaks. It looks like art. Source: European Space Agency Do you want to submit a photo for the Daily Telescope? Reach out and say hello. Eric Berger Senior Space Editor Eric Berger Senior Space Editor Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private space to NASA policy, and author of two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon. A certified meteorologist, Eric lives in Houston. 0 Comments #tuesday #telescope #finally #some #answers

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Tuesday Telescope: Finally, some answers on those Martian streaks

Martian mystery Tuesday Telescope: Finally, some answers on those Martian streaks Alas, these probably are not reservoirs of life. Eric Berger – May 20, 2025 6:45 am | 0 This image covers an area of approximately 50 square km on Mars. Credit: European Space Agency This image covers an area of approximately 50 square km on Mars. Credit: European Space Agency Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only   Learn more Welcome to the Tuesday Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light—a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science. We’ll let other publications offer you a daily horoscope. At Ars Technica, we’ll take a different route, finding inspiration from very real images of a universe that is filled with stars and wonder. One of the longest-standing mysteries about Mars has been the presence of dark and light streaks on the rolling hills surrounding Olympus Mons. This week's image, from the European Space Agency, shows some of these streaks captured last October. This massive mountain rises about 22 km above the surface of Mars, more than twice as high as Mount Everest on Earth. It is bordered by hummocky deposits, called aureoles, that were formed by landslides from the mountain. A striking feature of these aureoles is the periodic appearance of bright and dark streaks—sometimes for days and sometimes for years. For decades, scientists have wondered what they might be. The streaks look remarkably like flowing water. Initially, scientists believed these features might be flows of salty water or brine, which remained liquid long enough to travel down the aureole. This offered the tantalizing possibility that life might yet exist on the surface of Mars in these oases. However, it now appears that this is not the case. According to new research published Monday in Nature Communications, these slopes are dry, likely due to layers of fine dust suddenly sliding off steep terrain. To reach this conclusion, the researchers used a machine learning algorithm to scan and catalog streaks across 86,000 satellite images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. They created a map of 500,000 streaks across the surface of Mars. In doing so, the researchers found no evidence of water. The image in today's post comes from the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, and it has been slightly modified to enhance the appearance of the streaks. It looks like art. Source: European Space Agency Do you want to submit a photo for the Daily Telescope? Reach out and say hello. Eric Berger Senior Space Editor Eric Berger Senior Space Editor Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private space to NASA policy, and author of two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon. A certified meteorologist, Eric lives in Houston. 0 Comments

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2025-05-20 10:37:39 ·

Beyond the green belt review: Five things you might have missed in the London Plan consultation

Source: Daniel Gayne
The announcement that his office would be actively exploring green belt land to develop on stole the show during Sadiq Khan’s big housing speech in Greenwich last Friday.
But the consultation document published alongside the address – entitled Towards a new London Plan – was packed with clues about other ways in which the next plan could differ from the most recent one, which was adopted back in 2021.
Target setting for social rent homes
In a number of places, the consultation document makes it clear that the London mayor does not want to skimp on delivering homes for social rent. “The greatest affordable housing need is for social rent homes,” the document says.
“A future approach could put more emphasis on this housing tenure in line with national policy. This includes setting specific targets for social rent and increasing the proportion of social rented homes secured through the planning system.”
>> Also read: I make it a virtue that I’ve changed my mind: Khan talks up his green-belt U-turn but where might new homes be built?
Interestingly, this would go beyond what has been implemented so far at the national level. Despite calls to do so from Florence Eshalomi, chair of the backbench housing select committee, central government has refrained from setting specific targets for the delivery of social housing.
At a national level, Angela Rayner, Labour’s housing secretary, has been vocal in her support for the social rent tenure. But beyond rhetoric, relatively little policy supporting social rent development specifically has been forthcoming from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Khan’s consultation document is the first place we have seen some indication of how Labour’s support for an increase in homes for social rent might be realised.

Source: MHCLG / FlickrThe consultation document sets out a number of measures to boost the provision of homes for social rent. Something which has been promised at a national level by the housing secretary, but without much policy detail
Full replacement of social rent homes in estate regeneration and a new intermediate tenure
Under the existing London Plan, estate regeneration schemes are only required to re-provide demolished social rent homes when the occupiers have a right to return. If there isn’t such a right, the floorspace can be re-provided as either social rent or London Affordable Rent.
The consultation document suggests that the next London Plan “could require full replacement of social rent homes”, no matter whether or not there is a right to return.
As well as prioritising homes for social rent, the consultation document has mooted the introduction of a new intermediate tenure type, which it said was “crucial for middle-income earners including key workers”.
The next London Plan “could build on work already done by the mayor and introduce Key Worker Living Rent”, it said. It suggested that this new tenure type could be based on key workers’ incomes, rather than representing a set discount on market rates.
Expanding the definition of build to rent
Currently, the London Plan specifies build-to-rent schemesas comprising at least 50 units. But, according to the consultation document, this limit “does not necessarily need to apply”.
It suggests that “if build to rent is to become more important in meeting housing needs, this definition could be expanded to support more diverse types of development”.

Source: Daniel GayneSadiq Khan speaking in south-east London last week at the launch of the consultation on the next London Plan
It also said that, beyond affordable housing thresholds, there may be “additional models to provide genuinely affordable housing” as part of BTR developments. “These would help meet housing need and align to the delivery and management model”.
The consultation also stressed the need to strike the right balance in terms of encouraging other development types, such as co-living and purpose-built student accommodation, without setting out much detail on what the mayor’s team thinks that balance might be. Instead, it sought views on how a reasonable balance could be achieved.
Revised policies on density and building height
The mayor’s office indicated dissatisfaction with how tall building development is currently being handled across the city, noting that some boroughs had failed to identify suitable areas for tall building.
It suggested that the new plan “could take a more active role in identifying and defining tall building clusters” as well as setting out the building heights that “should be acceptable in principle in all locations across London that share certain characteristics”.
It also mooted the possibility of setting a minimum height benchmark and a small site design code across London to support small site development and SMEs.
Removal of duplicates between London Plan and national regulations
The document identified a “confusing overlap of planning policies and building regulations”, which it proposed to remove. One example was overheating and ventilation, which has been subject to new national building regulation guidance since the last London Plan was published.
“One option for the new London Plan could be to remove bespoke policies that cover these issues and rely on national building regulations to deal with ventilation and overheating,” it said. “This would make it simpler for applicants and planning officers to know what is expected from a planning application and support housing delivery.”
>> Also read: Bennetts’ timber and straw robotics lab pilots new net zero carbon building standard
>> Also read: Alma-nac: Doing architecture for free. Well, sometimes…

What is the London Plan?
The London Plan is the strategic spatial plan for Greater London, setting out strategy and requirements for homes, transport and other infrastructure. It sets out how the capital should develop over the next 20-25 years.
When London boroughs write their own plans, they have to be in “general conformity” with the London Plan.
The current plan was published in March 2021. The draft new plan will be published in 2026 for consultation. The new plan will then run from its adoption in 2027 until 2050, with regular updates.
On Friday, the mayor published an initial consultation paper featuring proposals that might be included in that draft. It gave a strong indication of his thinking and priorities.
The plan also sets housing targets for each borough to achieve, which it bases on where homes might reasonably be built, rather than where local need arises. In other words, London is treated as one big housing market, despite having more than 30 planning authorities.
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Beyond the green belt review: Five things you might have missed in the London Plan consultation
Source: Daniel Gayne The announcement that his office would be actively exploring green belt land to develop on stole the show during Sadiq Khan’s big housing speech in Greenwich last Friday. But the consultation document published alongside the address – entitled Towards a new London Plan – was packed with clues about other ways in which the next plan could differ from the most recent one, which was adopted back in 2021. Target setting for social rent homes In a number of places, the consultation document makes it clear that the London mayor does not want to skimp on delivering homes for social rent. “The greatest affordable housing need is for social rent homes,” the document says. “A future approach could put more emphasis on this housing tenure in line with national policy. This includes setting specific targets for social rent and increasing the proportion of social rented homes secured through the planning system.” >> Also read: I make it a virtue that I’ve changed my mind: Khan talks up his green-belt U-turn but where might new homes be built? Interestingly, this would go beyond what has been implemented so far at the national level. Despite calls to do so from Florence Eshalomi, chair of the backbench housing select committee, central government has refrained from setting specific targets for the delivery of social housing. At a national level, Angela Rayner, Labour’s housing secretary, has been vocal in her support for the social rent tenure. But beyond rhetoric, relatively little policy supporting social rent development specifically has been forthcoming from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Khan’s consultation document is the first place we have seen some indication of how Labour’s support for an increase in homes for social rent might be realised. Source: MHCLG / FlickrThe consultation document sets out a number of measures to boost the provision of homes for social rent. Something which has been promised at a national level by the housing secretary, but without much policy detail Full replacement of social rent homes in estate regeneration and a new intermediate tenure Under the existing London Plan, estate regeneration schemes are only required to re-provide demolished social rent homes when the occupiers have a right to return. If there isn’t such a right, the floorspace can be re-provided as either social rent or London Affordable Rent. The consultation document suggests that the next London Plan “could require full replacement of social rent homes”, no matter whether or not there is a right to return. As well as prioritising homes for social rent, the consultation document has mooted the introduction of a new intermediate tenure type, which it said was “crucial for middle-income earners including key workers”. The next London Plan “could build on work already done by the mayor and introduce Key Worker Living Rent”, it said. It suggested that this new tenure type could be based on key workers’ incomes, rather than representing a set discount on market rates. Expanding the definition of build to rent Currently, the London Plan specifies build-to-rent schemesas comprising at least 50 units. But, according to the consultation document, this limit “does not necessarily need to apply”. It suggests that “if build to rent is to become more important in meeting housing needs, this definition could be expanded to support more diverse types of development”. Source: Daniel GayneSadiq Khan speaking in south-east London last week at the launch of the consultation on the next London Plan It also said that, beyond affordable housing thresholds, there may be “additional models to provide genuinely affordable housing” as part of BTR developments. “These would help meet housing need and align to the delivery and management model”. The consultation also stressed the need to strike the right balance in terms of encouraging other development types, such as co-living and purpose-built student accommodation, without setting out much detail on what the mayor’s team thinks that balance might be. Instead, it sought views on how a reasonable balance could be achieved. Revised policies on density and building height The mayor’s office indicated dissatisfaction with how tall building development is currently being handled across the city, noting that some boroughs had failed to identify suitable areas for tall building. It suggested that the new plan “could take a more active role in identifying and defining tall building clusters” as well as setting out the building heights that “should be acceptable in principle in all locations across London that share certain characteristics”. It also mooted the possibility of setting a minimum height benchmark and a small site design code across London to support small site development and SMEs. Removal of duplicates between London Plan and national regulations The document identified a “confusing overlap of planning policies and building regulations”, which it proposed to remove. One example was overheating and ventilation, which has been subject to new national building regulation guidance since the last London Plan was published. “One option for the new London Plan could be to remove bespoke policies that cover these issues and rely on national building regulations to deal with ventilation and overheating,” it said. “This would make it simpler for applicants and planning officers to know what is expected from a planning application and support housing delivery.” >> Also read: Bennetts’ timber and straw robotics lab pilots new net zero carbon building standard >> Also read: Alma-nac: Doing architecture for free. Well, sometimes… What is the London Plan? The London Plan is the strategic spatial plan for Greater London, setting out strategy and requirements for homes, transport and other infrastructure. It sets out how the capital should develop over the next 20-25 years. When London boroughs write their own plans, they have to be in “general conformity” with the London Plan. The current plan was published in March 2021. The draft new plan will be published in 2026 for consultation. The new plan will then run from its adoption in 2027 until 2050, with regular updates. On Friday, the mayor published an initial consultation paper featuring proposals that might be included in that draft. It gave a strong indication of his thinking and priorities. The plan also sets housing targets for each borough to achieve, which it bases on where homes might reasonably be built, rather than where local need arises. In other words, London is treated as one big housing market, despite having more than 30 planning authorities. #beyond #green #belt #review #five

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Beyond the green belt review: Five things you might have missed in the London Plan consultation

Source: Daniel Gayne The announcement that his office would be actively exploring green belt land to develop on stole the show during Sadiq Khan’s big housing speech in Greenwich last Friday. But the consultation document published alongside the address – entitled Towards a new London Plan – was packed with clues about other ways in which the next plan could differ from the most recent one, which was adopted back in 2021. Target setting for social rent homes In a number of places, the consultation document makes it clear that the London mayor does not want to skimp on delivering homes for social rent. “The greatest affordable housing need is for social rent homes,” the document says. “A future approach could put more emphasis on this housing tenure in line with national policy. This includes setting specific targets for social rent and increasing the proportion of social rented homes secured through the planning system.” >> Also read: I make it a virtue that I’ve changed my mind: Khan talks up his green-belt U-turn but where might new homes be built? Interestingly, this would go beyond what has been implemented so far at the national level. Despite calls to do so from Florence Eshalomi, chair of the backbench housing select committee, central government has refrained from setting specific targets for the delivery of social housing. At a national level, Angela Rayner, Labour’s housing secretary, has been vocal in her support for the social rent tenure. But beyond rhetoric, relatively little policy supporting social rent development specifically has been forthcoming from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Khan’s consultation document is the first place we have seen some indication of how Labour’s support for an increase in homes for social rent might be realised. Source: MHCLG / FlickrThe consultation document sets out a number of measures to boost the provision of homes for social rent. Something which has been promised at a national level by the housing secretary (pictured), but without much policy detail Full replacement of social rent homes in estate regeneration and a new intermediate tenure Under the existing London Plan, estate regeneration schemes are only required to re-provide demolished social rent homes when the occupiers have a right to return. If there isn’t such a right, the floorspace can be re-provided as either social rent or London Affordable Rent (lower than 80% of market rents). The consultation document suggests that the next London Plan “could require full replacement of social rent homes”, no matter whether or not there is a right to return. As well as prioritising homes for social rent, the consultation document has mooted the introduction of a new intermediate tenure type, which it said was “crucial for middle-income earners including key workers”. The next London Plan “could build on work already done by the mayor and introduce Key Worker Living Rent”, it said. It suggested that this new tenure type could be based on key workers’ incomes, rather than representing a set discount on market rates. Expanding the definition of build to rent Currently, the London Plan specifies build-to-rent schemes (BTR) as comprising at least 50 units. But, according to the consultation document, this limit “does not necessarily need to apply”. It suggests that “if build to rent is to become more important in meeting housing needs, this definition could be expanded to support more diverse types of development”. Source: Daniel GayneSadiq Khan speaking in south-east London last week at the launch of the consultation on the next London Plan It also said that, beyond affordable housing thresholds, there may be “additional models to provide genuinely affordable housing” as part of BTR developments. “These would help meet housing need and align to the delivery and management model”. The consultation also stressed the need to strike the right balance in terms of encouraging other development types, such as co-living and purpose-built student accommodation, without setting out much detail on what the mayor’s team thinks that balance might be. Instead, it sought views on how a reasonable balance could be achieved. Revised policies on density and building height The mayor’s office indicated dissatisfaction with how tall building development is currently being handled across the city, noting that some boroughs had failed to identify suitable areas for tall building. It suggested that the new plan “could take a more active role in identifying and defining tall building clusters” as well as setting out the building heights that “should be acceptable in principle in all locations across London that share certain characteristics”. It also mooted the possibility of setting a minimum height benchmark and a small site design code across London to support small site development and SMEs. Removal of duplicates between London Plan and national regulations The document identified a “confusing overlap of planning policies and building regulations”, which it proposed to remove. One example was overheating and ventilation, which has been subject to new national building regulation guidance since the last London Plan was published. “One option for the new London Plan could be to remove bespoke policies that cover these issues and rely on national building regulations to deal with ventilation and overheating,” it said. “This would make it simpler for applicants and planning officers to know what is expected from a planning application and support housing delivery.” >> Also read: Bennetts’ timber and straw robotics lab pilots new net zero carbon building standard >> Also read: Alma-nac: Doing architecture for free. Well, sometimes… What is the London Plan? The London Plan is the strategic spatial plan for Greater London, setting out strategy and requirements for homes, transport and other infrastructure. It sets out how the capital should develop over the next 20-25 years. When London boroughs write their own plans, they have to be in “general conformity” with the London Plan. The current plan was published in March 2021. The draft new plan will be published in 2026 for consultation. The new plan will then run from its adoption in 2027 until 2050, with regular updates. On Friday, the mayor published an initial consultation paper (Towards a New London Plan) featuring proposals that might be included in that draft. It gave a strong indication of his thinking and priorities. The plan also sets housing targets for each borough to achieve, which it bases on where homes might reasonably be built, rather than where local need arises. In other words, London is treated as one big housing market, despite having more than 30 planning authorities.

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2025-05-20 10:35:00 ·

Google launches NotebookLM app for Android and iOS

As previewed earlier this month, Google today released the NotebookLM app for Android and iOS ahead of I/O 2025.

This native experience starts on a homepage of your notebooks with filters at the top for Recent, Shared, Title, and Downloaded. The app features a light and dark mode based on your device’s system theme with no manual toggle.
Each colorful card features the notebook name, emoji, number of sources, and date, as well as a play button for Audio Overviews.
There’s background playback and offline support for the podcast-style experience, while you can ”Join” the AI hoststo ask follow-up questions. You get a “Create new” button at the bottom of the list to add PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, and text. Notably, the NotebookLM app will appear in the Android and iOS share sheet to quickly add sources.

When you open a notebook, there’s a bottom bar for the list of Sources, Chat Q&A, and Studio. It’s similar to the current mobile website, with the native client letting users ditch the Progressive Web App.
Out of the gate, there are phone andtablet interfaces. It does not really take advantage of Material 3.
The NotebookLM app for Android and iOS is available for download today, with Google finally addressing the top feature request from users. It was originally expected tomorrow:

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Google launches NotebookLM app for Android and iOS
As previewed earlier this month, Google today released the NotebookLM app for Android and iOS ahead of I/O 2025. This native experience starts on a homepage of your notebooks with filters at the top for Recent, Shared, Title, and Downloaded. The app features a light and dark mode based on your device’s system theme with no manual toggle. Each colorful card features the notebook name, emoji, number of sources, and date, as well as a play button for Audio Overviews. There’s background playback and offline support for the podcast-style experience, while you can ”Join” the AI hoststo ask follow-up questions. You get a “Create new” button at the bottom of the list to add PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, and text. Notably, the NotebookLM app will appear in the Android and iOS share sheet to quickly add sources. When you open a notebook, there’s a bottom bar for the list of Sources, Chat Q&A, and Studio. It’s similar to the current mobile website, with the native client letting users ditch the Progressive Web App. Out of the gate, there are phone andtablet interfaces. It does not really take advantage of Material 3. The NotebookLM app for Android and iOS is available for download today, with Google finally addressing the top feature request from users. It was originally expected tomorrow: Android: Google Play Store iPhone and iPad: App StoreAdd 9to5Google to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Google — experts who break news about Google and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel #google #launches #notebooklm #app #androidand

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Google launches NotebookLM app for Android and iOS

As previewed earlier this month, Google today released the NotebookLM app for Android and iOS ahead of I/O 2025. This native experience starts on a homepage of your notebooks with filters at the top for Recent, Shared, Title, and Downloaded. The app features a light and dark mode based on your device’s system theme with no manual toggle. Each colorful card features the notebook name, emoji, number of sources, and date, as well as a play button for Audio Overviews. There’s background playback and offline support for the podcast-style experience (the fullscreen player has a nice glow), while you can ”Join” the AI hosts (in beta) to ask follow-up questions. You get a “Create new” button at the bottom of the list to add PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, and text. Notably, the NotebookLM app will appear in the Android and iOS share sheet to quickly add sources. When you open a notebook, there’s a bottom bar for the list of Sources, Chat Q&A, and Studio. It’s similar to the current mobile website, with the native client letting users ditch the Progressive Web App. Out of the gate, there are phone and (straightforward) tablet interfaces. It does not really take advantage of Material 3. The NotebookLM app for Android and iOS is available for download today, with Google finally addressing the top feature request from users. It was originally expected tomorrow: Android: Google Play Store iPhone and iPad: App Store (now available) Add 9to5Google to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Google — experts who break news about Google and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

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2025-05-20 10:05:59 ·

Papa Johns turned its food into a rebrand and its rebrand back into food

Of all of its ingredients, it’s perhaps the signature pepperoncini at Papa Johns that most differentiates the pizza chain from its competitors.

Papa Johns places one of its Mediterranean-grown pepperoncinis in every pizza box along with complimentary garlic dipping sauce. Like fortune cookies at a Chinese restaurant or Andes mints at Olive Garden, these freebies are a bit of hospitality meant to delight customers and build loyalty in a notably unfaithful fast-food category.

Now Papa Johns is taking the pepperoncini a step further by placing it right into your drink: “Cini Dirty Soda” is citrus soda with a zesty, pepper kick.

How Papa Johns went all in on a pepper brand

The brand expansion is happening at a time when Papa Johns is investing million more in marketing this year to improve on its 1% year-over-year revenue growth.

While such shocking food collabs are nothing new, in this case the pizza chain has been working pepperoncini deeper into its brand for a while now. Papa Johns released a new brand identity last year that includes a pepperoncini yellow-green in its color palette alongside colors like reds that evoke sauces and pepperonis.Coupled with a doughy custom font called Pappy, it’s a brand that’s designed to remind you of pizza with a free side of pepper. Now the pepperoncini has become the inspiration behind a limited-edition drink with Mountain Dew.

Rather than selling the drink in its stores, Papa Johns made it as a limited-edition, do-it-yourself kit available only online. The Papa Johns recipe calls for 8 ounces of Mountain Dew and a quarter ounce of pepperoncini brine with a pepperoncini-brine-and-Italian-seasoning rim and a pepperoncini for garnish. It already sold out, and Papa Johns says it was one of the most engaged sweepstakes the chain has ever done.

“The dirty-soda trend is on the rise, and with our revamped approach we thought it was the perfect opportunity to infiltrate culture with our iconic fan-favorite garnish,” Papa Johns CMO Jenna Bromberg tells Fast Company. “Our quality ingredients are our point of differentiation, which is where we’re focusing as a brand.”

The “Cini Dirty Soda” taps into the dirty-soda craze of shops like Swig and Sodalicious while embracing the trend toward adventurous flavor profiles for products like the pickle soda Popeyes released last month. It also links the pizza chain to Mountain Dew, a soda brand that recently overhauled its visual identity and is making investments in becoming more culturally relevant.

For a category as competitive as pizza, such small gestures as a free pepper and sauce can go a long way toward growing and cementing loyalty. Papa Johns is finding new ways to lean into its signature freebie.
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Papa Johns turned its food into a rebrand and its rebrand back into food
Of all of its ingredients, it’s perhaps the signature pepperoncini at Papa Johns that most differentiates the pizza chain from its competitors. Papa Johns places one of its Mediterranean-grown pepperoncinis in every pizza box along with complimentary garlic dipping sauce. Like fortune cookies at a Chinese restaurant or Andes mints at Olive Garden, these freebies are a bit of hospitality meant to delight customers and build loyalty in a notably unfaithful fast-food category. Now Papa Johns is taking the pepperoncini a step further by placing it right into your drink: “Cini Dirty Soda” is citrus soda with a zesty, pepper kick. How Papa Johns went all in on a pepper brand The brand expansion is happening at a time when Papa Johns is investing million more in marketing this year to improve on its 1% year-over-year revenue growth. While such shocking food collabs are nothing new, in this case the pizza chain has been working pepperoncini deeper into its brand for a while now. Papa Johns released a new brand identity last year that includes a pepperoncini yellow-green in its color palette alongside colors like reds that evoke sauces and pepperonis.Coupled with a doughy custom font called Pappy, it’s a brand that’s designed to remind you of pizza with a free side of pepper. Now the pepperoncini has become the inspiration behind a limited-edition drink with Mountain Dew. Rather than selling the drink in its stores, Papa Johns made it as a limited-edition, do-it-yourself kit available only online. The Papa Johns recipe calls for 8 ounces of Mountain Dew and a quarter ounce of pepperoncini brine with a pepperoncini-brine-and-Italian-seasoning rim and a pepperoncini for garnish. It already sold out, and Papa Johns says it was one of the most engaged sweepstakes the chain has ever done. “The dirty-soda trend is on the rise, and with our revamped approach we thought it was the perfect opportunity to infiltrate culture with our iconic fan-favorite garnish,” Papa Johns CMO Jenna Bromberg tells Fast Company. “Our quality ingredients are our point of differentiation, which is where we’re focusing as a brand.” The “Cini Dirty Soda” taps into the dirty-soda craze of shops like Swig and Sodalicious while embracing the trend toward adventurous flavor profiles for products like the pickle soda Popeyes released last month. It also links the pizza chain to Mountain Dew, a soda brand that recently overhauled its visual identity and is making investments in becoming more culturally relevant. For a category as competitive as pizza, such small gestures as a free pepper and sauce can go a long way toward growing and cementing loyalty. Papa Johns is finding new ways to lean into its signature freebie. #papa #johns #turned #its #food

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Papa Johns turned its food into a rebrand and its rebrand back into food

Of all of its ingredients, it’s perhaps the signature pepperoncini at Papa Johns that most differentiates the pizza chain from its competitors. Papa Johns places one of its Mediterranean-grown pepperoncinis in every pizza box along with complimentary garlic dipping sauce. Like fortune cookies at a Chinese restaurant or Andes mints at Olive Garden, these freebies are a bit of hospitality meant to delight customers and build loyalty in a notably unfaithful fast-food category. Now Papa Johns is taking the pepperoncini a step further by placing it right into your drink: “Cini Dirty Soda” is citrus soda with a zesty, pepper kick. How Papa Johns went all in on a pepper brand The brand expansion is happening at a time when Papa Johns is investing $25 million more in marketing this year to improve on its 1% year-over-year revenue growth. While such shocking food collabs are nothing new, in this case the pizza chain has been working pepperoncini deeper into its brand for a while now. Papa Johns released a new brand identity last year that includes a pepperoncini yellow-green in its color palette alongside colors like reds that evoke sauces and pepperonis. [Photo: Papa Johns] Coupled with a doughy custom font called Pappy, it’s a brand that’s designed to remind you of pizza with a free side of pepper. Now the pepperoncini has become the inspiration behind a limited-edition drink with Mountain Dew. Rather than selling the drink in its stores, Papa Johns made it as a limited-edition, do-it-yourself kit available only online. The Papa Johns recipe calls for 8 ounces of Mountain Dew and a quarter ounce of pepperoncini brine with a pepperoncini-brine-and-Italian-seasoning rim and a pepperoncini for garnish. It already sold out, and Papa Johns says it was one of the most engaged sweepstakes the chain has ever done. “The dirty-soda trend is on the rise, and with our revamped approach we thought it was the perfect opportunity to infiltrate culture with our iconic fan-favorite garnish,” Papa Johns CMO Jenna Bromberg tells Fast Company. “Our quality ingredients are our point of differentiation, which is where we’re focusing as a brand.” The “Cini Dirty Soda” taps into the dirty-soda craze of shops like Swig and Sodalicious while embracing the trend toward adventurous flavor profiles for products like the pickle soda Popeyes released last month. It also links the pizza chain to Mountain Dew, a soda brand that recently overhauled its visual identity and is making investments in becoming more culturally relevant. For a category as competitive as pizza, such small gestures as a free pepper and sauce can go a long way toward growing and cementing loyalty. Papa Johns is finding new ways to lean into its signature freebie.

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