Amazfit Makes Great Fitness Trackers, but Here’s What Disappointed Me About Its Running Watches
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’ve browsed fitness trackers lately, you’ve probably noticed the name Amazfit popping up more and more. Before you ask, Amazfit has nothing to do with Amazon—the brand is made by Chinese company Zepp Health (formerly Huami). Amazfit is angling to be the budget-friendly alternative […]
10 Shows Like ‘Gilmore Girls’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. A cozy, nearly idyllic small town full of an ensemble of quirky characters, grounded in the loving but frequently spiky relationship between single mom Lorelei (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel). I doubt that Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino was trying to create a formula, […]
Here’s What’s New in the iOS 27 and MacOS 27 Second Public Betas
Apple just released the second public betas of both iOS 27 and macOS 27—only a week after the launch of public beta 1—so anyone signed up for the beta program can now test the latest public version of the software on their compatible iPhones and Macs. The biggest features coming to iOS 27 and macOS […]
Google Is Rolling Out a Video-Selfie Option If You Get Locked Out of Your Account
Finding yourself locked out of your Google account for whatever reason is a stressful situation to be in—what with all your emails, documents, photos, and other data suddenly out of bounds—but there’s now a new way to prove your identity and regain access: a simple selfie video. It’s always wise to have multiple sign-in methods […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 23, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
You Can Retire with Even Less (Only Using Real Estate)
The average American will not be able to retire. 50% are going into their golden years with less than $500,000—significantly short of what would even be considered a livable retirement […]
Google Discover Tests Rounded Corners
Google is testing using rounded corners for the stories and cards that show up in the Google Discover feed. Google normally shows the images for the stories as rectangles but now we are seeing Google round out the corners and add white borders to the edges of the images.
Google Ads API Version 25 Now Available
Google has released version 25 of the Google Ads API, this is a major release with dozens of updates. This update includes changes to campaigns, planning, reports, conversions, and more. Google now breaks down the change log based on breaking changes, features and updates (that do not break anything) and more.
Google Maps Review Not Posted Email Notice
Google is now sending out notifications when a review is not posted after a user tries to submit a review on a Google local business profile. The notice says “review not posted,” and adds “Our automated systems removed this content because it seems that the content may not follow our Maps content policies.”
Google Hotel Search Updates In EU Based On DMA
Google may be rolling out updates to its hotel search results based on the European Commission’s requirement for Google to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Despite Google not being a fan of the requirement, it seems Google needs to make changes to its search results as a result.
Large Publishers Strongly Considering Blocking Google Search Completely
Several large publishers are strongly considering blocking Google Search entirely after clicks from Google Search have continued to decline, and the exchange of value in having Google consume its content is no longer translating into enough clicks from Google Search.
How to Take Creatine for the (Possible) Mental Health Benefits
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Creatine is best known as a supplement for people who hit the gym: Take a scoop of creatine powder every day, and you may find yourself able to work a little harder. But creatine is also being studied for its mental health benefits. Is it […]
How Garmin’s Acquisition of TrainingPeaks Might Affect Your Fitness Routine
This morning, Garmin announced it has acquired TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic. These platforms are major players in the endurance and strength-training world, primarily for the quality of their training plans. This news is already sparking a lot of speculation—and skepticism—among athletes and coaches who’ve built their training around these tools. Here’s what this acquisition might mean […]
Five Hacks Every Xteink User Should Know
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Most people who read e-books do so on a phone or a Kindle, and that’s fine. But for the more exacting (if not adventurous) digital reading enthusiasts out there, I recommend exploring life outside of Amazon’s ecosystem—and I particularly recommend doing so with one of […]
Google Ad Revenue Up 14.5% With Revenue Up 24% – Biggest Quarter Ever
Google reported its earnings today, its Q2 2026 earnings report showed search ad revenues up by 14.5% at $81.6 billion and overall revenue was up 24% at $119.8 billion. As you know…
