Split Tunneling Is Your VPN’s Most Underrated Feature
VPNs are a fantastic security tool. While they aren’t infallible, a properly configured VPN can secure your traffic across apps and websites. But the added network latency can slow down apps that rely on high bandwidth usage or lock you out from those that specifically ban network spoofing, putting up roadblocks as you try to […]
Your End-to-End Encrypted Messages Aren’t As Secure As You Think
Earlier in May, the Texas Attorney General’s office sued Meta for deceiving users on the level of security offered by end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp. Meanwhile, Apple and Google just announced that rich text messaging between Android and iOS users will now support end-to-end encryption. But that only works if you have RCS enabled on your […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: June 29, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
This Rugged Bose Bluetooth Speaker 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. Bose’s SoundLink Max is currently down to $279 from its usual $399 price, marking the lowest price we’ve seen on it so far, according to price trackers. Unlike many speakers in this price range, […]
That Shop App Receipt You Don’t Recognize Is a Scam
If you see a receipt in your Shop app for a purchase you didn’t make, proceed with caution. Scammers have managed to insert fake orders—that appear to be from legitimate companies like Apple, Norton, and PayPal—into Shop users’ histories as part of a callback phishing campaign. Fake purchase receipts are a favorite scam tactic for […]
This 75-Inch Sony Mini-LED TV Is a Brighter OLED Alternative, and It’s $1,000 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 75-inch Sony Bravia 9 is down to $2,498 from its usual $3,499.99 price—its lowest price so far, according to price trackers. This is Sony’s 2024 flagship Mini-LED QLED TV, built for those who […]
Google’s Head Of Search – Liz Reid: We Want Great Content To Shine
Liz Reid, Google’s Head of Search, was interviewed by Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis on the AI Inside podcast. In that interview, Liz Reid said Google wants great content to shine in its search results and AI experiences. She said, “we really do want great content to shine and continue to connect people to it.”
3 Kids, Full-Time Job, $2M Portfolio: This Single Mom Did It in 6 Years!
In just six years, this single mom of three became a self-made multimillionaire with rental properties. She didn’t start with a ton of cash; she worked full-time, and she often […]
He Started Investing in His 40s, Now He’s on Track to Retire with Rentals
Not everyone gets into real estate investing when conditions are perfect. Some, like our next guest, get in because they have no other choice. The path Brent Beard was on […]
Google Ads PMax Product Reporting By Asset Group & View Audience Segments
Google Ads is adding new reporting to Performance Max campaigns for product reporting by asset group and also a report to view audience segments by spend. These reports should give you more clarity in your ad campaign spend and to understand the ROI of such spend.
ChatGPT Ads Drops Sponsored Label For Ad Label
OpenAI has dropped the “Sponsored” label on its ChatGPT Ads for an “Ad” label. The position of the label also moved from the top left of the ad box to the right side of the individual ad unit.
Google Breaks Out Where Local Inventory Ads & Free Local Listings Are Available
Google has now specified exactly which regions local inventory ads and free local listings are available. Previously, Google would lump both together, but in reality, local inventory ads are accepted in more regions than free local listings within Google Merchant Center.
Google Begins Rollout Of Top Stories Carousel In AI Overviews
Google seems to be testing the rollout of top stories within the AI Overview section of the Google Search results. This was something Google pre-announced last month and it now seems to be rolling out to some searchers.
I asked AI how to dominate a geographic farm. Its simple answer surprised me
No shortcuts. No complicated funnels. Jimmy Burgess shares your no-fuss guide to becoming the most visible, valuable and trusted person in a specific area.
Compass sued by homebuyers over $475 transaction fee
Compass Florida is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in Palm Beach County over a $475 transaction fee that homebuyers say was improperly added.
