Gemini Now Lets You Generate AI Music for Free
Google Gemini can help you write text, generate images and video, and write code. Now, the AI bot can generate music too, taking on the likes of Suno when it comes to producing tunes from a simple text prompt. The update is courtesy of the new Lyria 3 audio generation model, which is built into […]
Google’s Pixel 10a Isn’t Much of an Upgrade From the Pixel 9a
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Early every year, Google releases a budget-oriented a-series phone that acts like a stripped down version of its latest mainline Pixel phone. The Pixel 9a, for instance, had the same chip as the Pixel 9, reduced memory and camera specs, and most importantly, a slimmed […]
The Rise of Longevity Fitness
You don’t have to want to live forever (a la the millionaire-immortality-influencer Bryan Johnson) to want to live longer. I’ve seen a larger shift in the fitness industry lately, where a focus on “longevity” has replaced where you might have once seen the words “beach body.” All around us, the language has shifted from “get […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: February 18, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Samsung’s Newest Dolby Atmos Soundbar Is Over 50% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung HW-QS700F dropped to $355.49 in open-box condition at Woot, which is a steep cut from its $799.99 list price. Amazon currently has it for $597.99, and the lowest it has dipped there was […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Is This February an Unusually Lucky Month?
We’re heading toward the back half of February—and according to your weird aunt on Facebook, this is an unusual, maybe magical month. Some say it is a “miraclein,” a lucky calendar configuration that only occurs once every 823 years. Others say February 2026 is a “perfect month.” Some say it is the beginning of an […]
My Favorite Ways to Upgrade a Shower Without Spending Much Money
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Soaking in a warm bath can be relaxing, but nothing beats the soothing convenience of a hot shower. Like everything else in your house, your shower will start to show its age long before it stops being useful, leaving you to have a functional but […]
This Eufy Smart Lock With Local Storage Is Over $100 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Eufy FamiLock S3 Max is a deadbolt, a 2K video doorbell, and a small indoor monitor in one device. Right now it’s $279.98 on Amazon, down from $399.99, which price trackers list as […]
Single-Family vs. Multifamily Rentals: Which Is the Best First Rental?
Single-family vs. multifamily rental properties—which gets you to financial freedom faster? A rookie real estate investor is wondering what he should do for his first rental property. Multifamily rentals can […]
How to Buy Your First (or Next) Rental Property in 2026 (Step by Step)
Want to buy your first rental property in 2026? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you dream of becoming a “small and mighty” investor or building a large real […]
Google AdSense Anchor & Vignette Ads Bug Won’t Close Ads
There is a bug impacting a number of Google AdSense publishers where the anchor and vignette ads won’t close for users. This has been an issue since February 13th and Google is reportedly working on a fix for the issue.
Google Is Losing A Knowledge Graph Source – CIA World Factbook
Google is losing one of its main sources of information for its Knowledge Graph, the CIA World Factbook. This was a reference resource produced by the Central Intelligence Agency between 1962 and 2026 with almanac-style information about the countries of the world.
Google Ads Now Shows PMax Placement Report Details
Google Ads is now showing in the “When and where ads showed” report, the ability to see PMax, Performance Max, reporting. So you can see the placement, type, network and impressions you are getting from your PMax campaigns.
Google Ads Tool Auto Enabling Paused Keywords?
Google Ads may be automatically enabling paused keywords in your advertising accounts. I am waiting for a statement from Google on this but there are reports that this is being done through the low activity system bulk changes.
Hover Pop Up Links Official In Google AI Overviews & AI Mode
Earlier this month, we covered Google testing what we called contextual overlay link cards in AI Overviews and AI Mode. Well, Google officially began rolling them out yesterday, and they are more like hover-over pop-up link cards.
