Microsoft Is Combining Its Two ‘Copilot’ Apps (and Ditching These Three Features)
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Microsoft Copilot is a little messy. Unlike ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, the company’s AI service isn’t one universal product. Instead, there’s “Copilot,” the AI for consumers, directly competing with the aforementioned AI apps; and “Microsoft 365 Copilot,” the AI for professional use in Microsoft’s work suite. Unless you’re totally immersed in Microsoft’s AI culture, you […]
How to Tell If That Apple ‘Threat Notification’ Is Legit
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Threat actors are always finding ways to make their attacks seem more believable—often by using urgent security matters that push victims to act quickly—so you should always be skeptical of messages and notifications warning you that your device or account has been compromised. That said, if you receive a spyware warning from Apple via push […]
All the Health and Fitness Products You Didn’t Realize You Could Buy With HSA Funds
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. In theory, you can use your FSA or HSA funds to get yourself a shiny new fitness tracker or smartwatch (even the latest Fitbit Air)—but is the process really as straightforward as the marketing suggests? Right off the bat, your HSA/FSA dollars won’t be able to […]
10 Screenshot Hacks Every iPhone User Should Know
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. While the Mac has the best screenshot tools of any Apple device, it’s not quite the same story on iPhone. Your iOS device is mostly restricted to built-in tools for taking screenshots and screen recordings, which makes it hard to bypass apps that block those […]
10 Gboard Hacks Every Android User Should Know
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Gboard is the default keyboard option for a staggering number of Android smartphones across the globe, and it’s not just limited to Pixels. If you have an Android device, you’ve probably used Gboard for years without giving it a second look. The default setup is […]
If You Loved ‘Silo,’ There’s One Movie You Need to Watch Next
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Based on Hugh Howey’s books, Silo is the perfect sci-fi show for the moment: Pessimistic about government, optimistic about the potential for individual courage and heroism, and crammed full of dark mysteries. Every episode peels back a tiny bit of the curtain obscuring the truth […]
This Soundcore Bluetooth Party Speaker Is $80 Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The era of the boombox as we knew it in the 90s might be over, but if you still want an audio powerhouse that’ll give you better sound than your average portable speaker, there […]
ChatGPT Can Now Remember Actions You Takr on Your Mac
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If you use ChatGPT on your Mac, and you have the right type of account, you’ll soon be able to start asking your bot questions about how you use your computer. As highlighted by 9to5Mac, OpenAI announced “Computer History” on Thursday, a new feature that lets ChatGPT keep a history of actions you take on […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 14, 2026
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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 Ads is removing the ability to manually set your language targeting next month…
You Can Get This 5.1-Channel Surround Sound Setup on Sale for $399 Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A soundbar is often the easiest way to fix thin TV audio, but a single bar can only go so far when you want movies and games to feel more immersive. That is where […]
This Blink Outdoor 2K Camera Bundle Is 45% Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Blink Outdoor 2K+ two-camera system is down to $87.99 from $159.99 on Amazon, and price trackers show that this is its lowest price so far. That works out to about $44 per camera, […]
Googlebot Say They Are Coming From California But Might Not
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As we know, Google has often declared that its crawlers, Googlebot, etc, come from Mountain View, California. But the truth is, that is where they self-declare the bots are coming from. Google has data centers all over the world, and even though Google may be declaring the crawler is coming from a specific location, it […]
Google Merchant Center For Agencies Can Link Up To 1,000 Accounts
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Google updated a help document within the Google Merchant Center help area to document that Google Merchant Center for Agencies can now link to up to 1,000 Merchant Center accounts. Previously, that number was not there, and now we know – up to 1,000 accounts can be linked to a single agency account.
Google AI Overviews With AI-Generated Images In The Wild
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A month ago, we reported that Google said it would be rolling out AI-generated images within AI Overviews in Google Search. Well, it seems Google is starting to roll out those AI-generated images in AI Overviews this week.
Google Ads Language Targeting Update Coming In September
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Google Ads will roll out a change to language targeting that will remove the ability to manually adjust the language setting. This change is happening next month, in September 2026. Google said its ad systems already match languages automatically and enhanced AI prioritization will automatically select the most relevant ad language when there are eligible […]











