Ethereum developers reveal the next upgrade, Hegota
The Hegota update will follow Glamsterdam in the Ethereum upgrade cycle. Hegota will merge execution and consensus upgrades to boost efficiency and scalability. Verkle Trees and state improvements aim to make Ethereum lighter for node operators. Ethereum developers have unveiled the name of the network’s next major upgrade, offering the community an early look at […]
The Newest Google Nest Doorbell Is Over 25% 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 Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) is currently selling for $132, down from $179.99, and price trackers confirm this is the lowest it has ever dropped. Google Nest Doorbell (Wired, 3rd Gen) $132.00 at […]
Android Auto Lets You Install a Web Browser, and It Isn’t Actually Dangerous
You can do a lot with Android Auto, but what you can’t do is install a web browser—at least not with the default, out-of-the-box configuration. It is actually possible to get a window on to the web with a little bit of tweaking, and the help of the open source AA Browser built especially for […]
Who regulates prediction markets? Coinbase forces a US legal test
Coinbase argues the Commodity Exchange Act gives the CFTC exclusive authority over event contracts. Earlier cases involving Kalshi show courts have yet to settle the issue decisively. The rulings could shape how prediction markets and related financial products develop nationwide. Coinbase has taken its dispute with US regulators to court as it expands into prediction […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 19, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Business Profiles Verification Issue Support Form Updated
Google has updated the Google Business Profiles verification issues support form. This makes it easier to pick a specific issue you had when trying to verify a business within Google Business Profiles.
Google Ads Tests Video Assets From Merchant Center
Google Ads recently added a beta to bring in videos from your social campaigns into your ad campaigns. And now, Google is testing bringing in videos in Merchant Center.
Google Search Testing New Sports Features
Google is testing a number of new sports-related search features within Google Search. These include a “What’s new” section, “Discover more” section, a Play-by-play section, What people are saying and more. And some of these features, when clicked, take you into AI Mode.
Google Product Reviews Bug On Product Detail Pages
Google reportedly has a bug that displays incorrect product reviews in Google Search for a retailer. It is now pulling from text on the page that includes the Google Business Profile reviews, despite the product reviews not being there and not being marked up on the page.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Update Status, Gemini 3 Flash In AI Mode, Optimizing For AI Search & Bug Fixes Galore
This week, we have a status update on the ongoing Google December 2025 core update. Google also said it does not pre-announce core updates or quality updates. Gemini 3 Flash now powers Google AI Mode. Google Search…
Buying a “Cheap” Rental Property: What 99% of Rookies Miss (Rookie Reply)
We’ve all come across that property—the one with the irresistibly low price in the bad area of town. The numbers make it look like a home-run real estate deal, but […]
6 Predictions for 2026 That Could Reshape the Economy and Housing Market
Has real estate finally bottomed? Ben Miller, CEO of Fundrise (managing over $7B in real estate), says it’s so. And he’s not just talking about commercial real estate. If true, […]
Google JavaScript Doc Now Says Non-200 HTTP Status Code Might Not Be Rendered
Google updated its JavaScript SEO documentation for the third time this week, this time to say that “while pages with a 200 HTTP status code are sent to rendering, this might not be the case for pages with a non-200 HTTP status code.”
LongNosedGoblin tries to sniff out governmental affairs in Southeast Asia and Japan
ESET researchers discovered a China-aligned APT group, LongNosedGoblin, which uses Group Policy to deploy cyberespionage tools across networks of governmental institutions
The Best Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Under $30
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. For some people, it just doesn’t feel like Christmas until you’re curled up by the fire, eating Christmas cookies, or hanging your favorite ornaments on the tree. For me, the holiday season doesn’t feel […]
