This Ultra-Portable JBL Speaker Is Over 40% Off Right Now
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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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 JBL Flip 7 is currently $84.95 at Woot, down from its usual $149.95. That undercuts the previous low of $99.95 and, according to price trackers, makes this the cheapest it has ever been. […]
This Samsung 77-Inch OLED TV Is Under $1,500 Right Now
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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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 77-inch OLED dipping below $1,500 doesn’t happen often. Seeing it at $1,419.99 is even rarer. That price beats the lowest tracked deal for the Samsung S85F and lands well under Amazon’s current $1,597.99 […]
Google Ads Advertiser Verification Page Moving
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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Google is moving the Google Ads verification page to a new section within the Google Ads console. It is moving to the Admin, then Policy and Account section.
Google Tests 10 Sitelinks On Some Search Result Snippets
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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Google seems to be testing showing up to 10 sitelinks on some of the search result snippets. Normally, Google will show about 4 sitelinks, but here Google is showing 6 more.
Poll: 33% Will Block Google AI Search Experience: AI Mode & AI Overviews
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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I ran a poll yesterday on X asking Would you block Google from using your content for AI Overviews and AI Mode. About 33% of the over 350 responses said they would block Google from using and showing their content in the AI search experiences. 42% said they would not block Google and 25% are […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 29, 2026
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
The “18-Year Real Estate Cycle” Ends in 2026 (What Now?)
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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The 18-year real estate cycle calls for a crash in 2026. It correctly predicted the 2008 crash, it was right for decades in a row in the 1800s, and many […]
Google Ads API Version 23 Now Available
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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Google has released version 23 of the Google Ads API, this is a major release with dozens of updates. Updates include Performance Max reporting data with Ad Network type breakdown, more incentives, reporting and conversion controls – plus much more.
Google Personal Intelligence Creates AI Frankenstein Recipes
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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We covered the topic of Google’s AI Frankenstein recipes and how bad it is for recipe bloggers and publishers. But when you have Google’s Personal Intelligence serve up these Frankenstein chunks of content, it makes it so much worse.
Love? Actually: Fake dating app used as lure in targeted spyware campaign in Pakistan
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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ESET researchers discover an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via romance scam tactics, revealing links to a broader spy operation
You Can Finally Clean Up Your Mac’s Menu Bar (Without Using Third-Party Software)
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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The Mac menu bar is a bit of a mess. Way too many applications want to put icons in the top-right corner of the screen, and most users only want to see a fraction of those. This is a particular problem on recent MacBooks, where the camera notch blacks out a chunk of space right […]
Does Walking Really Count As Cardio?
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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Walking is an easy way to get some exercise in your day, and it delivers mental health benefits as well. I’m one of the many people who added daily walks to my routine during the pandemic, and they improved my life so much I don’t intend to stop. But does walking do enough for your […]
Bing Ads Revenue Up 10% – Is Growth Slowing?
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- Posted on January 29, 2026
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Microsoft reported its second quarter 2026 earnings and it showed that its search and advertising revenue was up for 10% but growth is down over the past two quarters. The previous quarter it was up 16% and the one before that was 21% and this quarter, it is only up 10%.
Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Already Has a Malware Problem
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- Posted on January 28, 2026
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Moltbot (formerly known as Clawdbot) is the most viral AI product I’ve seen in a while. The personal AI assistant runs locally and connects via a chat app, like WhatsApp or iMessage. Once you give Moltbot access to your entire device, it can do things on that device for you. This the sort of thing […]
This Samsung Surround Sound System Is 58% Off Right Now
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- Posted on January 28, 2026
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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. Surround sound systems are not cheap, especially if you want to go for flagship options like Bose, Sonos, or JBL. However, one brand offers a complete surround sound system that is still on-par with […]








