10 Hacks That Every Smart Home Owner Should Know
We may earn a commission from links on this page. My smart home routines are ready for a refresh. As new standards have emerged for connecting gadgets in the home, and Google and Amazon have been updating their respective hardware and apps, I’ve been lagging in keeping things sharp and running smoothly. So, I’m doing […]
Sonos’ Latest Flagship Soundbar Is Over $200 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Sonos has always occupied a specific corner of the audio world. Its products look minimalist, cost more than most competitors, and assume you care as much about software and longevity as you do about […]
How to Spot a Browser-in-the-Browser Phishing Attack
Between the sheer number and the increasing sophistication of phishing campaigns, seeing should not automatically be believing when browsing online. One particularly sneaky scam is a browser-in-the-browser (BitB) attack, in which threat actors create a fake browser window that looks like a trusted single sign-on (SSO) login page within a real browser session. Because we […]
Attackers Are Spreading Malware Through ChatGPT
You (hopefully) know by now that you can’t take everything AI tells you at face value. Large language models (LLMs) sometimes provide incorrect information, and threat actors are now using paid search ads on Google to spread conversations with ChatGPT and Grok that appear to provide tech support instructions but actually direct macOS users to […]
iFixit’s New AI Assistant Can Help You Fix Almost Anything
Generative AI has advanced to the stage where you can ask bots such as ChatGPT or Gemini questions about almost anything, and get reasonable-sounding responses—and now renowned gadget repair site iFixit has joined the party with an AI assistant of its own, ready and willing to solve any of your hardware problems. While you can […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 15, 2025
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. We are starting to see big movement from the Google December 2025 core update…
You Can Now Use Your MacBook’s Display As a Ring Light
Sometimes you need just a little bit more light during a video call, especially if you’re in a dimly lit room. The latest macOS update (26.2) has a trick for this: you can use the edge of your screen as a ring light. The feature, which adds a rounded white rectangle to your screen, is […]
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: The ‘Devil Couldn’t Reach Me’ Trend
I’m starting this week with a heavier story than usual, but if the young people in your life are using AI a lot—and they probably are—it’s an important one. How much responsibility AI has for users’ self-harm is a cultural argument we’re going to be having a lot in the years ahead as AI takes […]
8 Rentals on a Teacher’s Salary by “Reverse BRRRR-ing”
Within three years, this high school teacher bought eight rental units, giving him an extra $1,600/month in pure cash flow and helping him pay for his child’s future. Through a […]
Making $1,200/Month by Turning His Home Into a Cash-Flowing Rental
Think you need a big bank account to invest in real estate? You don’t! There are several ways to either buy a rental property with low money down or turn […]
JPMorgan expands blockchain push with tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum
The fund is seeded with $100 million and requires a minimum investment of $1 million. Tokenized money-market funds offer faster settlement, continuous trading, and onchain ownership visibility. The tokenized money-market sector has grown to $9 billion in assets over the past year. JPMorgan Chase is preparing to deepen its push into blockchain-based finance through a […]
Google Removing Q&A Feature In Google Maps For AI-Powered Ask Button
Google confirmed it is essentially removing the Q&A feature within Google Maps, and instead, searchers can use the new AI-powered Ask button on a Google Business Profile to get the answers they are looking for.
Google Tests Property Listings In Search Results
Google is testing showing full detailed property sale listings within the Google Search results. This is getting a lot of interest from those in the real estate business.
Bing Tests See More Search Results Button
Microsoft is testing a “see more” button in the Bing Search results, which, when you click on it, loads more search results in the middle section.
Google: Pre-Announcing Google Core Updates Isn’t Possible
Google’s John Mueller said that it is impossible for Google to pre-announce quality improvements to Google Search, including core updates. He said, “having quality changes ready for a specific date/time is never a given, and pre-announcing for a fixed date isn’t possible.”
