Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Reportedly Exposes Your Real Email Address
Apple’s “Hide My Email” feature is essential to my privacy and security setup. Almost every time I create a new login account, particularly when I don’t fully trust the company behind it, I mask my real email address with Hide My Email. If the company in question turns out to be shady and decides to […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 1, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google improved the recipe results in AI Mode, to make them more clickable…
This Google Indoor Nest Camera Is 35% 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 second generation Google Nest Cam (indoor, wired) is down to $64.99 at Woot, down from its usual $99.99—making this its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. For context, Amazon is still selling […]
Google AI Overviews Showing Markdown Files In Snippets Unexpectedly
Google AI Overviews can show the contents of the markdown files of web pages directly in the snippets within those AI Overviews. Google’s John Mueller called this “unexpected” and that this does not mean Google treats markdown files any differently than any other content page.
Google AI Mode Improves Links For Recipes, Again
Recipe bloggers really have Google’s ear, as Google has made yet another official change to its AI Mode recipe results. Google’s Robby Stein announced on X the launch of “a new visual treatment making it even easier to discover and visit recipe pages with AI Mode.” He added there are now “prominent links at the […]
Is Real Estate Still THE Best Path to Passive Income? (Invited to Debate)
We’re all here for passive income, and when you say “passive income,” many people immediately think of rental properties. But, is real estate investing really the best path to get […]
Google Trends Adds Comparison Over Time Data & Chart
Google Trends now lets you plot the change of interest in keyword phrases over time and then compare those over the previous time. There is a new compare to previous time period button you can click on Google Trends to get the good looking chart to be drawn.
Google AdSense Ad Intents To Add AI-Gemini-Generated Content
Google is adding AI-generated content, generated by Gemini, to Google AdSense ad intents formatted ads. That means when a user interacts with the AdSense ad unit, a link, anchor or chip, it opens a dialog that shows the user ads and Gemini-generated content related to the ad intent clicked.
Fraudulent DMCA Takedowns Wreak Havoc In Google Search
Google has always allowed you to request that content be removed from Google Search via the legal DMCA request form. But in the past year or so, this legal route has become a negative SEO nightmare. Real content, owned by the original publisher and website, has been removed from Google Search due to fraudulent DMCA […]
Google Ads Tests AI Generated Summaries Under Descriptions
Google is testing the placement of AI-generated summaries in Google Ads sponsored results, right below the description. Google did add the disclaimer to the ad, “Google Al responses are generated independently and can make mistakes, so double-check responses.”
Fabrice Canel Retires From Microsoft After Almost 30 Years Of Service
Fabrice Canel has announced he has retired from Microsoft as of today. This comes after almost 30 years of service at Microsoft. Fabrice was most well-known in our community for his work on Bing and all of Microsoft’s search services.
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – June 2026 edition
Three-day patching deadlines, exposed fuel-tank systems, scams costing billions of dollars, and social media bans for children all gave Tony plenty to unpack in June 2026
The biggest mistake new agents make (and how to avoid it)
Too many new real estate agents confuse busyness with business. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies that ensure you’re spending time on the things that matter.
MRED, Zillow spar over arbitration ahead of key lawsuit hearing
MRED MLS previously asked the court to compel arbitration. Zillow disagrees and wants to head to a hearing on Wednesday.
10 Hacks Every Discord User Should Know
Discord is one of those apps that has helped kill off good ol’ internet forums. If you look hard enough, you can find a Discord server for most any niche hobby, online course, or fandom of choice. I’d been aware of the app for a while, but I didn’t join Discord myself until I found […]
