Google Search Live Now Powered By Gemini 3.8 Live
Google Search Live is now powered by Google’s latest AI model, Gemini 3.8 Live. Search Live has been around for a couple years now, both in audio only format and then video format. Search Live was released globally in March, and before that, it removed the opt-in requirements.
These Are the Best Smart Home Gifts of 2026
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If someone on your gift list is looking to make their home smarter, the challenge can be daunting. There are a lot of smart products out there, all with varying price points and feature sets. What’s more, smart home designs can be as simple or […]
The Best Smart Glasses You Can Buy in 2026
We may earn a commission from links on this page. This is the year smart glasses grew up. In 2026, we’ve fully moved past the era of bulky novelties for tech hipsters to wearables that are useful, stylish, and comfortable. With big tech companies and small startups alike vying for a piece of the market, […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 15, 2026
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. I am seeing signs of a big update lurking with Google Search…
Google Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX) With Ad Metrics
Google announced new ad metrics that are being tested within the Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX). These metrics include Ad Count, Ad Density, Ad Weight (Network) and Ad Weight (CPU).
These Are the Best Power Tools of 2026
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you love doing your own home maintenance or tinkering in your garage, having the right tools can make all the difference. If you’re looking for new tools, keeping in mind durability, battery life, and ease of use can help you find something that will […]
10 Shows Like ‘Outlander’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Outlander asks the all-important question: what if the Jacobite rising was very, very horny? The series proper, an adaptation of the enduring books by Diana Gabaldon, has ended after an impressive eight seasons, but the second season premiere of Blood of My Blood, the spin-off/prequel […]
I Tried ‘Tailscale,’ the Self-Hosted VPN Service That Makes It Look Like You’re Always Home
Tailscale wasn’t on my radar until a friend recently raved about its capabilities to me. Looking around the web, it seems the software has attracted a loyal following; perhaps part of the reason I hadn’t come across it before is that it’s not all that easy to understand what it does. Tailscale is technically a […]
This TP-Link Whole Home Mesh System Is $140 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TP-Link’s Deco 7 Pro BE14000 Wi-Fi 7 whole-home mesh system is down to $359.99 for a two-pack at Amazon, saving you $140 off its usual $499.99 price and bringing it to its lowest recorded […]
Google Ads PMax: Where Should People Go After Clicking Your Ads?
Google Ads added a new option within your Performance Max campaigns to select “Where should people go after clicking your ads?” The two available options for that question are (1) Your website and (2) Google Business Profile (optimized for ads).
Google Ads August 17 Target-Based Bidding Update Finished August 27
Google has posted the date of when the Google Ads bidding update, the target-based bid strategies rolled out, completed globally. It started on yes, August 17, 2026 and completed on August 27, 2026.
Google AI Mode Tests Text Link Ads
Google is testing a text-based link format for ads within AI Mode. So the ads look like normal AI Mode responses, with normal looking text links with anchor text, but they are labeled as “Sponsored” above the AI-generated response.
Google Business Profile API Application Delays
Google announced a delay in processing applications for access to the Google Business Profile API. This was posted by Victoria Kroll in multiple languages in the Google Business Profiles support forum.
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heats Up This Morning – September 15th
Google Search seems to be heating up this morning, I am seeing a huge spike in chatter in the past few hours and the tools may be starting to heat up as well. We will know more tomorrow but I am suspecting we are seeing the start of a Google update, hopefully one Google will […]
This Is Better Than the 1% Rule (New Real Estate Rule)
The rules of real estate investing have changed. For years, investors were using the one-percent rule to quickly determine if a real estate deal would cash flow. But the one-percent […]
