Why Everyone Thought We’d Be Shopping by Voice (and Why That Never Actually Happened)
Remember when hands-free shopping was going to be the next big thing? In 2017, the Echo Dot was the single best-selling item on Amazon during its Prime Day sale, outselling both the Nintendo Switch and Instant Pot. Amazon’s goal was partly to heavily discount the device in order to install its voice assistant, Alexa, in […]
A Key Stat Just Crossed a Major Milestone—And It Could Have a Major Impact on the Housing Market
America’s tipping point for small investors might come not from a sudden drop in interest rates or a deluge of new construction, but from something far simpler: For the first […]
A Look at Google’s Attempt to Control the Real Estate Market
The 10,000-pound search gorilla that is Alphabet’s Google has officially entered the real estate portal chat. While Google has long influenced how consumers discover homes online, a new test from […]
Millions of Earbuds and Headphones Have a Serious Android Security Vulnerability
If you’re an Android owner who uses wireless headphones or earbuds, remove them for a second and listen up: As first reported by WIRED, millions of audio devices from reputable brands like Sony, JBL, Anker, Sonos, and even Google itself are now facing a major security vulnerability that could allow hackers to eavesdrop on your […]
This Samsung Ultra-Wide Curved Monitor Is 33% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re dreaming of ditching a multi-monitor gaming setup without sacrificing too much screen space, the Samsung 49-inch ViewFinity S95UC monitor delivers that idea in a single curved panel. A versatile option for both […]
15 Shows Like ‘Bridgerton’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes’ candy-colored, ultra-stylized period piece has been a legitimate sensation for Netflix, adapting the Julia Quinn novel series that itself owes plenty to Jane Austen (as does just about any Regency romance). With a large, rotating ensemble—led, perhaps, by Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Bridgerton, […]
‘RageCheck’ Points Out Manipulative Language in News Articles
If you don’t like how the internet makes you feel right now, you’re not alone. The entire ecosystem seemingly exists to manipulate you, which can make finding clarity hard. I’ve written about how to avoid anxiety bait, which can be an important step toward healthy and productive engagement, but an important step is recognizing when […]
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Is Gravity Ending?
There is a rumor going around online—on Reddit, Facebook, TikTok, and (I assume) Friendster—that gravity will stop working for seven seconds on August 12. Here is part of the warning posted online: In November 2024, a secret NASA document titled “Project Anchor” leaked online. The project’s budget is $89 billion, and its goal is to […]
Android 16 Makes Split Screen Easier on Smaller Screens
Stock Android added the concept of App Pairs back in Android 15. You choose two apps to use in split screen mode, add a shortcut to the paired apps to the home screen, and it’s now trivially easy to trigger split screen multitasking (instead of having to perform multiple tap and drag gestures). It sounds […]
How to Protect Your Credit Cards From ‘Web Skimming’ Scams
You have probably heard of skimming, a type of fraud in which criminals install physical devices capable of capturing your payment card details on ATMs, gas pumps, and point-of-sale terminals. If you enter your debit or credit card into one of these fake card readers, your data is stored for later download or transmitted wirelessly […]
This Matters More Than Cash Flow (Most Rookies Ignore It) (Rookie Reply)
We’ve got THE “secret” to getting more cash flow from your rental property. Ready? Put more money down! It’s an obvious solution, but is putting 30%, 40%, or more really […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: January 16, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Where We’d Invest in Real Estate in 2026 (If We Could Buy Anywhere)
If we could invest in real estate anywhere in the country, where would we put our money? It’s a new year, and markets have already shifted, changing where the best […]
Google Ads A/B Tests Product Titles & Images For Shopping Ads
Google Ads is doing a limited test with some advertisers to allow them to run A/B tests with different product titles and images in Shopping Ads. Ginny Marvin, the Google Ads Liaison, said it is “currently being tested with a small number of merchants.”
Google Ads Manual CPC Bid Selection Streamlined
Google Ads has reportedly streamlined the selection capability of Manual CPC bidding during the campaign setup. Now the option can be found under the “Conversions” goal, labeled as “Manually set bids.”
