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Most former WordPress users don’t regret switching to other CMS platformsSwitchers report fewer plugin issues and no major increase in costMigration was smoother than expected with most avoiding major disruptions

A new survey from Liquid Web suggests switching away from WordPress is paying off for the majority of users.While much of the conversation around CMS migration focuses on risk, the new data shows that many businesses are seeing clear benefits after making the move.Of the former WordPress users surveyed, 7 in 8 said they don’t regret switching to a different CMS. Nearly 70% reported no increase in costs after the transition, and 72% said they’re not considering a return to WordPress. Shopify was the most common destination among switchers at 42%, followed by Wix at 38% and Squarespace at 6%.

Plugin fatigue

Plugin fatigue is a common pain point on WordPress, and 78% saw improvements in this department after the switch. While 22% said fatigue worsened, the majority experienced relief from the updates, compatibility issues, and maintenance that often come with large plugin stacks.The process of switching itself wasn’t as difficult as some were expecting either. Only 23% ran into trouble with content migration, meaning 77% were able to move their sites without major disruption.The same percentage said they didn’t find the new CMS harder to learn, and only a relatively small group (21%) said they missed features they had before.Tiffany Bridge, Product Manager, eCommerce Applications at Liquid Web, said CMS platforms can deliver better experiences when setup is done right. “Many users leave WordPress looking for simplicity and come back realizing it wasn’t the CMS, it was the setup. Hosting makes all the difference between fatigue and flow.”While WordPress still appeals to many for its flexibility, the survey shows that switching isn’t always a downgrade. In fact, for many users, it’s a step toward a simpler, more manageable experience.The numbers point to a growing group of businesses that have made the move, and aren’t looking back.

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The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge combines some of Samsung's best technology from its leading flagship phones and adds some new wrinkles to deliver an exciting new Android smartphone that is already widely known as one of the slimmest handsets on the market.It doesn't have a new chip, but the one it has, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, is the best you can possibly get for Android. It lacks a telephoto lens, but includes the equivalent of Samsung's best 200MP camera. It's a mostly uncompromising smartphone that promises virtually every feature you could find on the more expensive Galaxy S25 Ultra (save the S Pen).But what you're paying $1,099.99 / £1,099 / AU$1,849 for is an incredibly svelte titanium frame, one that feels thin and, at just 163 grams, exceptionally light. Even though I know the specs - 5.8mm – I struggled to find a way to put that measurement in perspective.That's why I brought a small collection of quarters to my first hands-on experience with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. I think a stack of quarters next to Samsung's newest Galaxy S phone helps contextualize these thickness claims.Is it as thin as a stack of six quarters? What about five? And how does that compare to other phones, even classic thin handsets of a bygone era?That's the thing about thinness. It seems to go in and out of fashion. Sometimes we prefer zaftig for, say, the battery benefits it offers, and other times, we grow weary of carrying all that extra weight and dream of paper-thin phones.Thin phones, though, have their risks.

The arc of time bends

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When we think back to the icon of handset thinness, the iPhone 6 Plus, many of us also less than fondly remember bendgate. That was when Apple built a 6.9mm thick iPhone that could not stand up to a butt, or at least withstand being squeezed between a butt and a hard surface like a chair or concrete ledge.A year later, Apple followed that up with the 7.1mm iPhone 6s and, after that, the iPhone 7, which featured a reinforced, higher-grade aluminum. That ended Bendgate and, for a time, our desire for ultra-thin phones.Now, though, they're back. Apple is reportedly prepping an iPhone 17 Air that might surpass even the S25 Edge in thinness. Samsung, though, has the edge, working on thin phones even before the S25 Edge release.Company execs told me that Samsung's work on its folding line has well prepared it for building this slim handset. Unfolded, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is just 5.6mm thick. Yes, even thinner than the S25 Edge.If you're wondering why the S25 Edge is a couple of millimeters thicker than the Z Fold, remember that Samsung can split that device's 4,200 mAh battery between the two halves. Samsung had to fit the S25 Edge's 3,900 mAh battery into a single 5.8mm panel.Could this little slice of technology heaven lead to another "bendgate"? I doubt it.The flat titanium band surrounding the S25 Edge's body is far more rigid and less bendable than the all curved aluminum body of the iPhone 6 Plus. Also, Samsung is using the brand-new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the display to further strengthen the phone.It was with all this in mind that I pulled out my stack of quarters and got to work measuring true thinness based on a coin scale.

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Classic iPhone 6s (7.1mm): 4 quartersiPhone 16 Pro Max (8.25mm): 5 quartersSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (8,2mm) 5 quartersSamsung Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8mm): 3 quarters

While this isn't an exact science, the modern US quarter has reliably remained at 1.75mm thickness since at least the 1930s. Still, my results make sense when you compare the actual thickness of each phone in millimeters. The S25 Edge is the clear leader.My tiny experiment proves that in the most physical sense, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is one of the thinnest phones on the market. Sure, it might not seem like much of a test. But, hey, what else was I going to do with this stack of quarters?For now, I suggest you head to a Samsung retailer to at least touch the super-thin Galaxy S25 Edge for yourself. Quarters are optional.

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Steam announced this week that it will offer a compatibility rating that will designate when a game is supported on the company's operating system. The SteamOS Compatibility assessment is slated to roll out "in the next few weeks."

This metric is an extension of the Steam Deck Verified program, and it will award a checkmark to games based on a data subset within that vetting process. In other words, game developers won't have to take any additional steps if they're already completing Steam Deck Verified. On the player end, compatible games will show a blue checkmark when viewed in the Steam Store and Steam Client while running the operating system on a device other than the Steam Deck.

The announcement is mostly a future-proofing move. Right now, the Lenovo Legion Go S is the only handheld besides the Steam Deck that's officially running Valve's operating system. But Lenovo was already teasing a second iteration of the hardware at CES this year and Valve clearly has plans for the number of SteamOS platforms to grow. The landscape for handheld gaming could start looking quite different if SteamOS really takes off as a standalone service.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/valve-made-a-steam-deck-verified-program-for-things-that-arent-steam-decks-224535134.html?src=rss

ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature can now export reports as PDFsThe PDFs come complete with tables, images, and citationsThis update makes it easier to archive, share, and even reuse ChatGPT’s research in other tools

I've spent a lot of time experimenting with ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature, and I've produced all kinds of strange (though comprehensive) reports. There's always been a notable gap in its functionality, though, until now. OpenAI has augmented the Deep Research feature with the ability to export your reports as fully formatted PDFs. No more ChatGPT links or screenshots necessary to share what I've learned about the Lake George monster.It's a small interface upgrade, but one that feels like it should have been built into Deep Research from the beginning. Here’s how it works. You make your Deep Research report or pull up one from a while ago, then click on the share icon at the top of the page. You'll see that the usual 'share link' button now has a companion 'download as PDF' button. One click and your report will be a fully formed, citation-rich PDF in your downloads folder.This export option isn't universally available at the moment. You'll need a subscription to ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Pro. Enterprise and Education users don’t have it yet, but OpenAI said it’s coming soon. That's good, as students and professionals are among those I would bet would use Deep Research the most.

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You can now export your deep research reports as well-formatted PDFs—complete with tables, images, linked citations, and sources.Just click the share icon and select 'Download as PDF.' It works for both new and past reports. pic.twitter.com/kecIR4tEneMay 12, 2025

With downloadable PDFs, you can finally do all the things you’d expect to do with your research. That might mean putting it with other research projects, sharing it with teammates, or just attaching it to an email as part of a bet you're going to win.So yes, this is just a PDF button. But it’s a PDF button that fixes what used to be one of ChatGPT’s more frustrating aspects. Now, with downloadable PDFs, you can finally do all the things you’d expect to do with your research: archive it, share it with teammates, attach it to an email, or even – this is my new favorite – upload it to another AI.Yes, really. With the PDF in hand, I popped it into Gemini’s NotebookLM, Google’s own experimental research assistant. Suddenly, the AI was summarizing my Deep Research report, making flashcards, and suggesting related reading. Then I tried uploading the same PDF into a podcast tool and got an AI-generated episode script out of it. Which means, in a roundabout way, ChatGPT just became a content pipeline. One that exports research and lets other tools remix it into whatever format you need.And that’s a huge deal.Because the more AI tools we use, the more we’re going to need bridges between them. OpenAI doesn’t need to be the everything app, but it does need to be interoperable. Giving users a PDF option is low-hanging fruit, sure, but it’s also the kind of fruit that lets you bake an entirely new pie. It makes Deep Research portable. It gives it legs. It means I don’t have to keep 14 tabs open just to reference a well-organized write-up on the history of Japanese vending machines.Of course, OpenAI’s implementation still has quirks. It’s a little confusing that the “Download as PDF” option isn’t in the main chat share menu. Most people will assume it’s not there unless they know where to click. And for a company whose whole pitch is about reducing friction and increasing clarity, burying this behind a second share icon feels oddly off-brand. Still, I’ll take “slightly hidden but fully functional” over “completely missing” any day.More importantly, this change signals something else: OpenAI is listening. Maybe not always quickly. Maybe not always intuitively. But enough people have clearly asked for this (or screamed about it on Reddit) that it finally happened. And in a product landscape where most updates feel like AI models arguing over who’s better at summarizing Aristotle, it’s refreshing to get a feature that solves a real-world problem.

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Jessica Jones is making a comeback in Daredevil: Born Again season twoKrysten Ritter has confirmed she's returning as the character she introduced on Netflix in 2015Ritter alluded to "much more in store" for the character

Talking about Daredevil: Born Again season two alongside Charlie Cox at the Disney Upfront presentation, Krysten Ritter has officially announced her return as Jessica Jones.According to Variety, Ritter said, “It’s so great to be back… I’m so excited to bring back this iconic character, and without giving too much away, there is much more in store for Jessica Jones. This is going to be an incredible season!”When Netflix canceled its Marvel TV series, and Disney Plus resurrecting some of the characters, it was probably just a matter of time before the Defenders found a new home.Charlie Cox's Daredevil was the first – returning as "a really good lawyer" in 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home, Vincent D’Onofrio's Kingpin appeared in Hawkeye and everyone was delighted to see the reintroduction of Jon Bernthal's The Punisher in season one of Daredevil: Born Again.And now, it’s exciting to know that Ritter’s Jessica Jones will continue the fight alongside Daredevil after The Defenders ended on Netflix.That said, we don’t know exactly what her role is going to be in season two. It could well be a small one, but Ritter hinting that there’s “much more in store” for her character lends gravity to this announcement. And, as we saw in The Defenders, the two characters align well, so it makes sense for the two to pair up again.The nine-episode first season wrapped up in April on Disney Plus and we’re yet to find out when the second season will release – but here's everything we know about Daredevil: Born Again season two.

Why Jessica Jones' return is a smart move for Disney

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While I'm excited to see the return of Jessica Jones, it also makes sense from a financial standpoint for Disney because it might well be cheaper. A series centered on a grounded investigator with super strength – but not Hulk-level strength – should be much cheaper to make than the stunt-heavy Daredevil.Sure, Disney doesn't necessarily need to pinch pennies; however, Andor – which will complete its second and final season this week – was originally slated for four or five seasons and I find it hard to believe its reported $645 million cost had nothing to do with it.I am, of course, speculating and we really don't know what the future holds for Jessica Jones, but Ritter is a great actor, and I personally rank Jessica Jones just behind The Punisher. Even my parents, who wouldn’t touch a Marvel movie with a 10-foot pole, enjoyed the latter when it was on Netflix.If Disney can take lesser-known characters like Jessica Jones, get good actors to play them and create grittier, realistic stories with some superpowers sprinkled in, it could be a successful show that might cost closer to $100 million. Unlike The Acolyte, which despite a promising premise, suffered from weak writing and performances that held it back.We don’t yet know if Mike Colter (Luke Cage) or Finn Jones (Iron Fist) will join the MCU in the future. I'd be interested to see how they'd play in these new-look series – but, for now, I’m excited to see my favorite alcohol-loving, super-strong detective back in action. Teaming up with Daredevil is just a bonus.

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SaaS sector lags behind others in sustainability awareness and industryDigital emissions are growing fast and AI is accelerating the environmental impact EcoSend runs entirely on renewable energy and serverless digital infrastructure accountability

Sustainability isn’t a word most people associate with SaaS. Unlike sectors that rely heavily on physical infrastructure or global logistics, the software industry often escapes scrutiny when it comes to environmental impact.With the carbon cost of digital activity rising, especially in the era of AI, that’s starting to change.Since launching just over two years ago, EcoSend, an email marketing platform, has run entirely on renewable energy and serverless infrastructure. I spoke with the James Gill, the company’s founder and CEO, to understand what’s holding SaaS back from being truly sustainable, and what it will take for the industry to lead, not lag, in building a greener digital future.

What does being sustainable mean to an online business like yours? How do you gauge/monitor your sustainability?

At EcoSend, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword or an afterthought. It is baked into our very DNA as a company.Since we launched EcoSend just over two years ago, we have run our platform on fully renewable energy and the latest ‘serverless’ technology. Being ‘sustainable’ means that our planet has to be at the heart of every decision we make, and every corner of our product. Historically, SaaS businesses have avoided the level of scrutiny around sustainability which other industries have been exposed to.Companies operating in hardware, transportation, supply chains etc have started adapting to more sustainable practices as a result of this scrutiny. We strongly believe that SaaS companies should adapt in the same manner, to actively lead us all towards a better future, rather than continuing to lag behind.To help us monitor our commitment to sustainability, we don’t just rely on internal processes, but external accreditation and reporting. We are certified by ‘Green Small Business’, as well as members of the Good Business Charter, Pledge 1%, and Terra Carta. In addition to this, we are currently in the process of certifying as a B Corp.

As a SaaS provider, what are the biggest obstacles you've encountered in your journey towards being more eco-friendly?

One of the greatest challenges we face is common to many businesses working in the sustainability space, and that is a lack of awareness. Few people are aware of the carbon cost of our digital activities, and yet if ‘The Internet’ were a country, it would be the fourth most polluting nation in the world.Taking email specifically, over 360 billion emails are sent per day according to research by Statista. Each email can have a carbon cost of up to 26g. Yet few marketers are aware of the environmental impact of their campaigns. While many of us can understand the impact of boiling a kettle, the impact of digital activities like sending an email seems harder to wrap one’s head around.So the first challenge is raising awareness. Secondary to that challenge is motivating change.It is one thing for a company to be aware of the environmental impact of their online activity, but to motivate them to migrate their email service provider, data and campaigns is another.We dedicate a lot of effort to making migration as easy as possible for companies, to help remove the inertia associated with changing software. This includes custom import tools and dedicated onboarding sessions with our support team to facilitate the process for companies who are keen to make the switch.

In an ideal world, what would it take to get publishers like us to report more on ecological credentials of SaaS providers?

I believe a starting place would be better awareness of the scale of the challenge. Digital emissions often sit behind reporting on other high-emission activities, such as air travel. But the ‘invisibility’ of digital emissions should not mask its scale nor its impact.With the recent, meteoric rise in AI, the impact of digital emissions will only continue to grow and be more keenly felt.The ‘carrot’ motivation to SaaS companies to improve their sustainability credentials will only get us so far. But increased coverage by publishers in the digital sustainability sector will lead to increased regulation across the ecological credentials of SaaS companies. This will play an additional ‘stick’ factor in motivating companies to change to better practices and reporting. Both are required in order to facilitate change.

EcoSend has sustainability built at its core as its USP. How different is the make-up of your audience compared to your peers?

We are fortunate to work with hundreds of dedicated B Corps, charities, and purpose-driven organizations, for whom the concepts of sustainability and holistic capitalism are ingrained in their core ethos.Our clients are ambitious and determined to grow profitably, but the key difference is that this growth never comes at the expense of people or the planet.Whether they are entrepreneurs, SMEs, or large corporations; we learn so much from our client’s efforts to drive forward digital sustainability, and we’re delighted to support them in their mission.

AI has been hailed as the solution to the sustainability conundrum and the destroyer of forests. What's your take on this?

The rise of AI presents both threat and opportunity. The deciding factor will be in how AI is deployed. ChatGPT is currently estimated to use around 39.98 Million kWh per day. That’s more than the annual energy consumption of over 100 nations.Frivolous usage of AI will only hurtle us further down a path we shouldn’t be on. That said, if we can consciously harness AI, we can use it to create a better future. Whether it’s automating complex ESG reports, evaluating the sustainability credentials of a large supply chain, or increasing the efficiency of corporations’ admin tasks; there is scope for AI to serve us, rather than contribute to our demise.If the use of AI is both limited and conscious, then I believe it can be a solution to the sustainability challenge. Unfortunately, current trends seem to show the opposite is the case.

Where do you go from here? How do you get even more sustainable?

We are currently in the process of certifying as a B Corp. The process to apply and maintain B Corp certification will ensure our company is held to B Corp’s high standards for ethical and sustainable business practices. Through this application, we will hold ourselves publicly accountable to ensure we ‘walk the walk’ of sustainability, ethics, and community across our company, software platform, and supply chain.Beyond our B Corp application, we regularly review how to improve our sustainability credentials. These reviews have prompted us to take a more active role in our local community, through volunteering at food banks and conservation sites across London.One example of ways we have evolved - we have always sent a gift to our Enterprise clients every Christmas. We switching from sending hampers to instead sending donations to Beam - an organization that supports people experiencing homelessness in the UK to find stable work and accommodation. We have so far sponsored over 50 clients via our partnership.In addition, we recently added a new tree-planting partner to our ecosystem to improve the monitoring and reporting of where our clients’ trees are planted.While we are proud of what we’re doing, we know the world needs more - more from us, and more from all businesses. We are excited to push ourselves to do ever more to protect our home planet and inspire others to follow.

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