The Trump Mobile T1 Phone Is (Supposedly) Shipping This Week

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Trump Mobile T1 phone might actually be shipping this week. That’s according to USA Today, which says they received an exclusive email from Trump Mobile confirming the shipment. If true, customers who preordered this golden phone may actually be getting their units imminently. According […]

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 13, 2026

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

This Google Whole-Home Mesh System Is $170 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 Google Nest Wifi Pro three-pack is down to $229.99 on Woot, a steep drop from its usual $399.99 price and the lowest price tracked so far, according to price trackers. The same bundle […]

Samsung’s One UI 9 Beta Program Is Rolling Out Now, and Here’s What to Expect

Samsung has announced that the testing phase for One UI 9 (based on Android 17) is getting underway this week, giving users who don’t mind a few bugs and rough edges the chance to test out new features ahead of time. (The standard warning for betas applies here, which is that you install this at […]

Would We Ever Invest in Tenant-Friendly States?

Are “tenant-friendly” states actually making investors richer? Ever since we started investing, people have always told us to invest in “landlord-friendly” states—places with quicker eviction laws, no or limited rent […]

Google Merchant Center Tests Merchant Advisor

Google is testing a new AI assistant in Google Merchant Center named Merchant Advisor. I assume it is similar to Google Ads Advisor and something that Google might announce at Google Marketing Live next week.

Study: Adding Schema Did Not Improve AI Citations On Google, ChatGPT & More

A new study from Ahrefs says that adding schema does not and did not boost citations on any of the AI platforms including Google (AI Overviews or AI Mode), ChatGPT and others. “Adding schema produced no major uplift in citations on any platform,” Ahrefs wrote.

Google Ads Search Terms Report Shows Best Approximation Of User’s Intent

Google at some point added a section to this Google Ads document explaining that because of all the new Google AI search features, like Lens, AI Mode, AI Overviews, or auto-complete searches – the search terms report now may show keywords that “represents the best approximation of the user’s intent.”

Google Ads Teases New Dashboards Powered By Gemini

Google posted a tease for Google Marketing Live where Google Ads will be announcing new dashboards powered by Gemini. Google wrote on X, “Tired of manual reporting? Introducing Dashboards built with Gemini capabilities.”

Google Discover Performance Report Missing Data May 7 & May 8

Google had yet another Search Console reporting bug, this time with the Discover performance report. Between May 7, 2026 and May 8, 2026, Google confirmed a data logging issue that can result in the report showing fewer clicks and impressions. It is a reporting issue only and not a Discover ranking issue.

New Smart Bands Are Coming, and Whoop Is Scared

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I flagged smart bands as one of the tech trends of 2026, based on what I was seeing, so it’s interesting to watch the rollout of the Fitbit Air and the buzz around the (still unconfirmed) Garmin Cirqa. Whoop, which has long been the undisputed […]

Google Just Announced a New Laptop Platform Called ‘Googlebooks’

Chromebooks have been a major success for Google, but they have their limits. While they’re great for school and light work (especially if you’re all-in on Google), they aren’t necessarily the best choice for more intense or professional computer work. For that, people often turn to two main platforms: Mac or PC. It seems Google […]

10 Shows Like ‘Paradise’ You Should Watch Next

We may earn a commission from links on this page. In Dan Fogelman’s Paradise, we’re apparently in an affluent suburban town in which everything looks fairly tidy. It’s the home of Sterling K. Brown’s Xavier Collins, a widower and secret service agent, which would be more impressive if the president he’d been serving (James Marsden) […]

What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: The ‘Missing Scientists’ Conspiracy Theory

This story seems straight out of a Hollywood thriller: Up to a dozen scientists working on some of the U.S.’s most advanced and sensitive aerospace and nuclear programs have disappeared or died in mysterious ways over the last five years. The FBI is working with the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, and local […]

Spotify Is Down

If you tried to launch Spotify today to listen to a song or a podcast, only to find the player endlessly loading, you’re not alone: Spotify is down. The company confirmed the issue on X via its “Spotify Support” page, posting “We’re aware of some issues right now with the app and are checking them […]

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