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# May 2026

*This month, we introduced new ways to run faster, more flexible research in Dscout—from mobile tree testing and randomized stimuli to voice-powered AI experiences and expanded BYO incentive management.*

## What's new?

#### Tree testing on mobile

[Tree testing](https://help.dscout.com/hc/en-us/articles/44357959976468) is now available in media surveys and usability tests on mobile, making it even easier to evaluate navigation structures wherever your participants are. See how people move through menus, where they get stuck, and how confidently they find information, all from their phones.

![](/files/7f98151f19ba2bec75dcf96ec1c3fac7868c87ed)

#### Randomize question stimuli

Easily [randomize images, videos, and other stimuli](https://help.dscout.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043552592) directly in your study setup to reduce order bias and create more reliable research experiences with no manual workaround required.

![](/files/5bfb08092bc75e2afd6637a9d7ca30890fd9aa8f)

#### Explore your data and draft studies with voice dictation

We’ve launched new voice-powered AI experiences that let you [explore your data](https://help.dscout.com/hc/en-us/articles/40736232050964) and [draft studies](https://help.dscout.com/hc/en-us/articles/47158744586772-Draft-a-study-with-Dscout-AI) conversationally. Ask questions, uncover insights, and build faster using natural language from right inside Dscout.

![](/files/d4e582013e02a0ce631cd0396eca37d679ec9b17)

#### Manage BYO participant incentives with more flexibility

Managing incentive payments for Bring Your Own (BYO) participants directly in Dscout has expanded to include [usability tests](https://help.dscout.com/hc/en-us/articles/42574023099156) and [media surveys](https://help.dscout.com/hc/en-us/articles/42678648668948). Track payments, stay organized, and simplify incentive workflows without relying on manual processes outside the platform.

![](/files/8fd50af4e535ca31213434188affd1f1d07b5b85)


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