Google Personal Intelligence Creates AI Frankenstein Recipes
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
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)
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?
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?
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
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
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 […]
Why the Build-to-Rent Strategy is Set to Benefit the Most From the Institutional Investor Ban
President Donald Trump hasn’t completely prohibited Wall Street’s institutionalized investors from buying single-family homes in America, but he’s made it very hard for them to do so. In the process, […]
What the HUD’s Annual Report on the FHA Reveals About 2026’s Housing Market
All information summarized in this article comes from the official HUD report titled: Annual Report to Congress Regarding the Financial Status of the Federal Housing Administration Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund […]
WhatsApp Now Has Its Own Version of Apple’s ‘Lockdown Mode’
Not to be outdone by Apple’s “Lockdown Mode,” Meta is rolling out new security features for WhatsApp designed to protect high-risk users—journalists, activists, and government officials, for example—from cyber attacks. Strict Account Settings is a “lockdown-style” mode that builds on the platform’s existing end-to-end encryption, adding stronger privacy features and additional restrictions against unknown contacts. […]
When and Where to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics, Based on Your Obsession Level
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The 2026 Winter Olympics will kick off in Milano Cortina, Italy, beginning on Friday, Feb. 6. With more than 3,200 hours of winter sports coverage spread across broadcast, cable, and digital streaming platforms, finding what you want to watch can feel like a full-time job. […]
10 Hacks Every Google Chrome User Should Know
It feels as though Google Chrome has been around forever, but it’s actually still just a teenager: The browser launched back in 2008, originally just for Windows—though it’s now made its way to macOS, Linux, and mobile devices too of course. It’s a powerhouse of a browser that is more widely used than any other. […]
Chrome Can Now Use AI to Browse the Internet for You
Have you ever wanted to browse the internet, but the thought of typing a URL into your address bar seemed just too exhausting? Now, Google’s here to help. Today, the company announced a big expansion of its existing Gemini in Chrome feature, with the highlights including a new look for the AI companion, more-integrated image […]
What Is ‘UpScrolled,’ and Why Are People Switching to It From TikTok?
TikTok’s having a rough 2026. The app recently switched ownership from the Chinese-based ByteDance to the new “TikTok USDS Joint Venture,” which, as the name implies, is a majority American-owned business entity. Any changing of the guard comes with the risk for disruptions and issues, but it seems TikTok’s problems have gone beyond the usual […]
10 Hacks Every ‘Google TV Streamer’ User Should Know
The launch of the Google TV Streamer marked a significant shift for the company’s streaming lineup, moving away from the behind-the-TV Chromecast dongles it popularized and introducing a pill-shaped set-top box that blends in nicely on a shelf of tchotchkes. It’s hiding a worthy processor, double the memory you’d get from a streaming stick, and […]
