Daily Search Forum Recap: November 4, 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. Google added a new user agent to the list…
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Are $100 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 Bose Ultra Open Earbuds take a sharp turn from the brand’s usual noise-canceling dominance. Instead of sealing you off from the world, they sit outside your ears, letting in ambient sound while still […]
Google Adds Chrome Web Store Google-CWS User Agent To Docs
Google added a new user agent to the Googlebot’s user-triggered fetchers documentation. The new user agent is for the Chrome Web Store named Google-CWS.
Ongoing Google Search Console API Bug Impacts Search Appearance Filter
Google Search Console has a bug with its API when filtering on the searchAppearance dimension. This bug occurs when using the notEquals or notContains operators, it will only return rows with the excluded value, instead of excluding those rows.
November 2025 Google Webmaster Report
We had a few unconfirmed but big Google search ranking updates but we are still waiting on an official core update…
Google Merchant Center Smart Cropping – You Can Opt Out
Did you know that Google Merchant Center will automatically crop your product images in Google Shopping if it thinks it will look better in Google Search? Did you know that you can also opt out of what they call “Smart Cropping”?
Google Discover Tests Infinite Endless Scroll
Google is supposedly testing an endless, infinite scroll for Google Discover. When I scroll through Google Discover, it eventually just stops and doesn’t keep going. But Gagan Ghotra said he is seeing it go on and on forever.
Strategy IPO redefines corporate Bitcoin strategy with euro-denominated offering
The company will issue 3.5 million STRE shares, each priced at €100 ($115). Investors will receive a 10% annual dividend, paid quarterly beginning 31 December. Strategy currently holds 641,205 BTC, valued at approximately $47.49 billion. Strategy, the crypto treasury company known for its methodical accumulation of Bitcoin, has unveiled plans for a euro-denominated perpetual stock […]
Kraken expands regulated derivatives in Europe with Bitcoin and Ethereum collateral
The feature applies to more than 150 perpetual futures markets available to European users. The exchange operates under MiCA and MiFID II regulations, with oversight from Ireland and Cyprus. Kraken’s third-quarter revenue rose by 50% to $648 million following its acquisition of NinjaTrader. Kraken has expanded its regulated derivatives offering in the European Union, allowing […]
After worst October in six years, is Bitcoin poised for a November rally?
Bitcoin posted its first negative October performance in six years, now trading at $107k. Fed’s hawkish comments on a potential December rate cut pressured the price. November has historically been one of Bitcoin’s strongest months (42% mean return). Bitcoin is entering November on uncertain footing after suffering its first negative October performance in six years, […]
The Anker Soundcore Sport X20 Earbuds Are on Sale for $56 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. In theory, wireless headphones are great for working out. But in reality, they often fall out, leak sound, or get damaged during heavy sweat sessions. The Anker Soundcore Sport X20 wireless earbuds are true […]
‘Update and Shut Down’ Actually Restarts Your PC (but a Fix Is Coming)
Computers are supposed to be unambiguous. When you click a function, that function is supposed to do what it says it does. So, when you click “Update and shut down” on your PC, you assume your PC will install any available updates, then shut down. Simple. As you might expect from this headline, that isn’t […]
These Bose QuietComfort Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price Ever
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’re in the market for a new pair of on-ear ANC headphones from a premium brand, here’s a deal to check out: The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are currently $199 (originally $359) in every […]
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Soulja Boy’s ‘AI Smart Glasses’
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Promising to “level up your vision,” rapper/entrepreneur Soulja Boy recently launched a pair of so-called “AI Smart Glasses.” For $64.50, you can own a pair that offers “hands-free music control, live performance enhancements, and seamless social media connectivity.” And if a stylish, inexpensive pair of […]
Check If You Have Access to Google’s New Gemini-Powered ‘Advanced’ Translations
More accurate translations seem to be making their way to Google Translate, as first spotted by 9to5Google. While Lifehacker has not been able to confirm this independently, the publication says some of its iOS devices now show an option to pick an “Advanced” translation model in the Google Translate app. The new model shows up […]
