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Intel's fake frames can now boost more games.
Intel's XeSS 2 with just two games in tow — but five months later, your Series 2 Core Ultra laptop chip (e.g. Ultra 9 285H) or Battlemage desktop card (e.g. Arc B580) can boost framerates in a full 19 titles, Intel has announced.
Most are listed in the chart below. Intel tells us the others are Black Myth Wukong, Civilization VII, Fragpunk, Naraka Bladepoint, Steel Seed, The Talos Principle Reawakened, and Wild Assault.

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• CNET

Bandwidth vs. Latency: We Chatted With an Internet Connectivity Expert to Understand the Difference

Having fast, reliable home internet is essential these days for work, school, streaming and browsing. But understanding how much speed you need, or even what "internet speed" even means, can be a daunting task. Bandwidth and latency are two key factors that affect how we perceive the speed of our internet connection. But while you may hear them used together quite often, these two terms have distinct meanings. Understanding what they are and the difference between them can help you troubleshoot your home internet -- whether you're on cable, fiber, DSL, 5G or satellite. Here's the simple breakdown from Mike Conlow, director of network strategy at Cloudflare, an internet infrastructure company: 'Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transmitted at once. Latency measures the time data takes to get from your computer to where it's going (and often to get an acknowledgment of receipt back to your computer).' Conlow illustrates the concepts of bandwidth and latency using the metaphor of cars and a highway. Bandwidth is the number of lanes (more lanes means higher bandwidth), and latency is the time it takes a car on that highway to reach its destination (faster travel time means lower latency). What is bandwidth? Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that can be transferred over an internet connection in a specific amount of time. That's expressed in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps). Let's say you're shopping for internet and comparing plans from cable provider Xfinity. You can choose from different tiers of bandwidth. You may see plans ranging from 150Mbps to 1,200Mbps. If I were an internet user with many devices, big files and demanding streaming and gaming needs, I'd be interested in a higher bandwidth plan, like the 1,200Mbps option. How do I figure out my bandwidth? Check the details of your internet provider's plan. Let's say you have Google Fiber's 1 gig Core plan. Your potential bandwidth is 1,000Mbps (or 1Gbps) for downloads and uploads since fiber typically offers a symmetrical connection (the same speed for downloads and uploads). If you have 5G internet (like I do with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet), bandwidth gets fuzzier. The bandwidth available to your home may fluctuate depending on the strength of your wireless signal, the placement of your equipment and network congestion. Locating local internet providers Does bandwidth equal speed? When we talk about 'speed,' we often mean the advertised download and upload speeds of an internet plan. But you'll hear speed thrown around in all sorts of contexts when it comes to home internet. 'It's really confusing that 'speed' has become a catchall when really it's only referring to bandwidth,' says Conlow. Bandwidth is only one component of how your internet performs. What's more important is how your plan actually works for you, day in and day out. Higher bandwidth plans can correlate with a faster experience, but other factors come into play -- including the equipment you're using, the type of internet connection and the latency (more on this in a moment) of your connection. Use an internet speed test to get an idea of what's happening with your connection. Check out CNET's speed test recommendations, including our top option, Ookla. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) A good speed test will deliver data on your download speed, upload speed and latency. Don't be surprised if you don't hit the max speed of your plan. Actual speeds may vary from advertised speeds with most kinds of internet connections. What is latency? Latency is an overlooked factor in internet performance. The time it takes for your data to move has a big impact on how fast or slow your experience feels. This is especially true for online gamers who need their commands to register quickly. If you're saving the world, you don't want to twiddle your thumbs waiting for your takedown of the final boss to load. But low latency is desirable for any internet user. 'It's a common misconception that only gamers need to care about having a low-latency internet connection and that most users should have a very high bandwidth connection,' Conlow says. Conlow uses Netflix as an example. Netflix recommends a 15Mbps download connection for streaming 4K video. Do the math, and you'd need 67 people all watching 4K on their devices to saturate a 1Gbps connection. Of course, our households now have many other devices competing for that bandwidth, too. But still, that gigabit connection will be overkill for most homes. Do I need higher bandwidth or lower latency? Let's stick with that 1Gbps connection. 'Meanwhile, using web browsing as something everyone does on the internet, academic research and Cloudflare's own work has shown that above 25Mbps, web pages don't load any faster -- a user is getting no benefit from a 1Gbps connection,' Conlow says. In contrast, he highlights how a lower latency connection can help web pages load faster and provide a better overall experience. On the hunt for low latency? Typically, fiber internet features lower latency than other connection types. What about ping? You might hear 'ping' and 'latency' used interchangeably, especially if you're involved in the gaming community. The terms are related, but they're not exactly the same thing. Ping is a measurement of latency, expressed in milliseconds (ms). Don't judge me by my internet speed test results. Amanda Kooser/Ookla The same speed test you use to get a snapshot of your internet connection can tell you your ping rate. Look for a result below the download and upload numbers that's labeled 'ping' or 'latency.' For example, I ran an Ookla test on my laptop connected by Wi-Fi to my T-Mobile 5G Home Internet gateway. The test used a server in the same city as me. It gave me three ping numbers: 54ms (when idle at the beginning of the test), 230ms (while the download test was in progress) and 621ms (while the upload test was in progress). The download and upload pings simulate conditions when the network is in use. If I were a gamer, I'd probably be shopping for a new internet provider. Ideally, I'd like a ping of 50ms or under, or at least under 100ms. As it is, I sometimes notice websites loading slowly or video stuttering when I'm in a Zoom meeting. Are you a gamer? Read up on these tips for lowering your ping. Remember, a speed test is a snapshot of the internet connection to a particular device at a particular point in time. 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Low latency can matter more than having tremendous bandwidth for a more responsive (faster-feeling) internet experience. In an ideal world, you'll have both low latency and enough bandwidth to meet your online needs. Look for latency to take on a bigger role in home internet as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into the online experience. 'As we get closer to AI becoming a part of our daily lives, low latency will be critical to have really seamless interactions, whether it's a text chatbot or you're having a verbal conversation with an AI bot -- milliseconds will impact how natural those experiences feel,' says Conlow.

Forbes

30 minutes ago

• Forbes

Overcoming AI Impostor Syndrome: How Leaders Can Support Their Teams

John Schneider, CMO at Betterworks, drives business growth through large-scale transformations, market positioning and innovation. Are you old enough to remember when a calculator in math class felt like cheating? Move forward a few decades, and no one bats an eye at someone using Excel to perform calculations. Spell check was also once thought of as a cheat, but now it's integrated into most software tools. AI tools represent a similar technological leap, but in a more expansive way. Given the constant change, why do people put caveats on their AI-assisted accomplishments? I recently heard someone sheepishly say, 'Well, I used ChatGPT!' Using ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini or any other AI tool isn't cheating. It's the evolution of technology and human usage and adaptation, and it's nothing to apologize for. An Intelligence Extension Many professionals who want to communicate with clarity and impact feel AI usage is a black mark on their capabilities. That's impostor syndrome, a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of their competence. Generative AI (GenAI) isn't a replacement for our wit, creativity and drive—and its output certainly must be checked for accuracy. Oftentimes, though, it's a great starter dough. We provide the inputs and parameters, but AI tools correlate the data. They enhance our creativity, offering content ideas or different approaches to help solve problems. Data from Betterworks' recent 'State of Performance Enablement Report' supports AI's workplace benefits, noting 87% of users report improved accuracy, speed, quality and creativity because of AI. My teams at Betterworks use AI to brainstorm ideas and develop concise content. They can build a blog structure or case study outline with a large language model (LLM) and, with some revising, get a draft that meets our standards. With AI prompts, we get a rewrite or polishing that speeds the process, so the team can accomplish more creatively. Remember that sales prospect from a year ago? AI does. And not just their name, but why they went with another vendor, that they had a daughter headed to Stanford and a dog named Baxter. People's memories are fleeting and fallible, but GenAI can recall and polish our thinking, bringing our best selves to any conversation, analysis or recommendation. Reframing AI Business Success With AI, the important question is the implications of its usage, not whether it will become ubiquitous or secondhand. We remain the sentient being that applies intelligence to the AI; we shouldn't feel we defer to it. AI removes redundant and tedious work. However, if employees and leaders just let it run in a 'set and forget' mode, they're missing the point. It's a system that makes mistakes because it's only as smart as the person inputting prompts and delivers outputs based on pattern detection. It can't mimic individual intelligence, experience or creativity—at least not yet. I'm proud that my team continually discovers new uses for AI, as they see where it can take them and the company, while remaining in charge. Employees want to feel a measure of control and understanding with AI. Unfortunately, according to a Wiley Workplace Intelligence Report, 96% of workers feel stressed due to change at work, with AI being a major cause. Also, 75% say they lack confidence in utilizing AI. With AI as a co-pilot, managers and employees can quickly craft performance and stretch goals grounded in past feedback, progress and priorities—goals that are sharper, more impactful and aligned to business outcomes. What once took hours now takes minutes. Add a bit of human finesse, and the ideal goal is ready to go—without the heavy lifting Leaders must reframe AI business success by approaching AI as a strategic partner, not a tool. A calculator is a tool that handles repeatable tasks. GenAI rides any wave you are surfing by framing the wave, helping you stand and ride it and then advising you on the best place to jump off. Changing The Narrative You can use AI to conduct stock research, code for a new microsite, write a sci-fi story and list the five best barbecue joints in Memphis. This broad capability is similar to the smartphone, which replaced answering machines, GPS devices and a host of other gadgets and tools. People adapted to this usage, and some tech leaders like Sam Altman want to replace the smartphone with a ChatGPT device, so innovation continues unabated. I agree with him on this topic, that we'll have an AI smartphone that will eliminate and unify many current apps. Using a phone to check your email or calendar are secondhand actions for workers, done without any stigma. AI tools need to reach this acceptance point, which means framing AI as a collaborative workplace partner. Leaders can 'flip the script' to change narratives over time. If staff members frequently say with a deflated tone, 'I created the report with AI,' take another perspective. Encourage instances of 'I didn't spin my wheels because I had a creative sounding board that gave fresh ideas without feeling drained.' Ask your teams what they did or will do with the time they saved through AI-driven productivity. The world is changing because we can get much of our jobs done in a fraction of the time, so proactively help teams manage this change. AI can present new pathways for thought, and workers have the autonomy to run down those paths or create their own twists and turns. AI is the colleague who doesn't tire, the advisor who's always available and the trusted colleague who remembers all the key details but judges nothing. More Than A Feeling Worry about AI usage and authenticity isn't just about feelings; it impacts business results. When employees downplay their output and productivity due to AI usage, they might not innovate or act confidently, which can hurt their company's fortunes. Imposter syndrome ignores the truth: that proper AI usage requires humans who understand context and embrace creativity. Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies. Do I qualify?

Forbes

32 minutes ago

• Forbes

Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risk Isn't Technology—It's People

Rick Hutchinson is the CTO at VikingCloud. He has 17-plus years of experience as an accomplished executive and visionary leader. The more you spend, the more secure you feel. That's the trap. Chief information security officers (CISOs) spend most of their time in meetings discussing what cyber tools will ensure security, from endpoint detection and AI monitoring to advanced threat intel and more. But here's the uncomfortable truth: CISOs believe their cyber perimeter is secure with technology, yet the real threat is walking through the front door. That's because the weakest link isn't in your tech stack; it's your people. Human error causes 95% of breaches. What's worse? Most cyber incidents result from preventable employee mistakes, like clicking malicious links, reusing credentials, selecting weak passwords and mishandling sensitive data. Despite all the tech, people remain your most common (and most costly) security gap. As cyberattacks grow in frequency and intensity, that gap only gets riskier. Your organization needs a culture reset. Here's how to get started. Not All Human Risk Is Accidental Yes, human error is the leading cause of breaches. But there's a quieter, more concerning risk to your organization's security posture: intentional silence. 40% of cybersecurity professionals admit they've underreported incidents to avoid job-related fallout. That silence isn't carelessness—it's culture. When teams are stretched thin, reporting lines blur. When the same people setting the security protocols are also responsible for reporting incidents, objectivity breaks down. Add alert fatigue and organizations are left with blind spots hidden behind dashboards. Sixty-three of security teams spend over 208 hours a year chasing false positives, and one in three professionals say real threats get missed because of it. These visibility challenges create an inaccurate picture of cyber risk, and awareness of vulnerabilities grows dimmer the closer you get to the corner office. According to research from my company, VikingCloud, while 74% of C-suite cyber leaders rate their security posture as strong, only 29% of frontline managers agree. Worse, just 13% of C-level executives believe underreporting happens compared to 58% of managers who know it does. And here's the kicker: The next time you ask for additional budget to invest in the latest cyber tech for your fortress, you may get denied, all because the C-suite shares this false sense of security. Culture: Your First Line Of Defense If people don't feel safe reporting issues—or don't see themselves as part of the defense—your risk surface stays wide open. Cybersecurity strategy needs a culture shift alongside tech advancements. Here are the top five requirements for a culture reset action plan. Cybersecurity training isn't a one-time event or a box to check. Employees need regular, engaging education to stay sharp against evolving threats. Teach them to spot phishing attempts, protect credentials and understand how their actions impact the organization's overall risk profile. Gamified training, real-world simulations and tabletop exercises don't just engage teams—they expose weak links before the attacker does, helping identify employees who may need extra support. Think of it as stress-testing the human firewall before the inevitable occurs. Fear creates silence, and silence breeds risk. If employees worry about punishment, they won't report quickly—or at all. Build reporting channels that are confidential, clear and supportive. Be sure to reward transparency and respond constructively as well. A non-punitive environment where quick reporting is encouraged and supported is key. When people feel safe to speak up, small issues stay small. Cybersecurity doesn't belong solely to IT. It belongs to the entire organization, from interns to the CEO. Executives must lead by example, modeling secure behavior and keeping security a visible, ongoing priority. Closing the communication gap between the front lines and the C-suite is also critical. When leaders get real-time, unfiltered feedback from the front lines, they make better decisions and deploy smarter resources. For example, Microsoft's Secure Future Initiative (SFI) underscores the impact of leadership in transforming security culture. By integrating security objectives into employee performance reviews and dedicating substantial resources to cybersecurity, Microsoft set a precedent for leadership-driven security enhancement. Even your best-trained employees will miss something. That's where your tech fortress comes into play. By developing a strategy for implementing AI-powered tools, you can better detect anomalies, block phishing attempts and flag risky behavior in real time. When people and technology work together, security outcomes improve dramatically. Threats evolve, which means defenses should too. Revisit policies often, stress-test response plans and keep people informed about new risks and best practices. Cybersecurity isn't static—it's a muscle built over time. When Culture Clicks, Security Works Security-first cultures respond faster, report earlier, fall for fewer phishing attempts and earn more trust from stakeholders. But this isn't a culture that can be bought; you have to build it. This starts by recognizing that cybersecurity isn't just a tech issue—it's a people issue. So stop relying on tech tools alone. Empower your people, normalize reporting and make security a shared responsibility. Because the next breach likely won't come from a sophisticated hack. It'll come from silence. Change the culture before it costs you. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?