Intel: AI-Powered News Intelligence for Professionals

Essential insights for informed decisions—without the noise.

The Problem

Information overload is real. Professionals spend hours sifting through news, reports, and updates just to find the signal in the noise. Traditional news aggregators either overwhelm you with volume or hide quality content behind expensive paywalls.

We built Intel to solve this: AI-curated intelligence reports that cut through the noise and deliver exactly what you need to know.

What Makes Intel Different

Passkey-Only Authentication

No passwords. Ever. Intel uses WebAuthn passkeys exclusively—Face ID, Touch ID, or your device PIN. This isn't just more secure; it's friction-free. One tap and you're in.

// WebAuthn registration flow
const options = await generateRegistrationOptions({
  rpName: 'Intel',
  rpID: 'intel.hyperdrift.io',
  userID: user.id,
  userName: user.email,
  authenticatorSelection: {
    authenticatorAttachment: 'platform',
    userVerification: 'preferred'
  }
});

Gamified Intelligence

Intel turns staying informed into a game:

• Credits Economy: Earn credits daily, spend them on real-time AI analysis
• User Levels: Progress from Rookie to Master as you engage
• Daily Streaks: Consistent engagement rewards you

This isn't gamification for its own sake—it's designed to build the habit of staying informed without doom-scrolling.

Smart Cost Optimization

Running AI analysis on demand is expensive. We implemented a multi-tier caching strategy:

1. Batch Reports: Pre-generated at 2 AM for common topics
2. 6-Hour Cache Windows: Recent analyses served from cache
3. Real-Time Only When Needed: Credits unlock fresh AI analysis

This reduces API costs by 94% while keeping content fresh.

The Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	Next.js 15, React 19, Tailwind CSS
Auth	WebAuthn via @simplewebauthn
Database	PostgreSQL + Prisma ORM
Caching	Redis
Payments	Stripe + PayPal
State	SWR for real-time updates

Subscription Tiers

• Free: 3 cached reports daily
• Standard ($9/mo): Unlimited cached + 50 real-time credits
• Premium ($19/mo): Priority analysis + API access
• Enterprise ($49/mo): Team features + custom topics

What's Next

We're working on:

• Custom Topic Training: Train the AI on your specific interests
• Team Dashboards: Share intelligence across organizations
• Mobile App: Native iOS/Android with biometric auth

Try Intel: intel.hyperdrift.io

Intelligence shouldn't be a luxury. With the right approach to caching and AI, we've made professional-grade news curation accessible to everyone.