Watch Out for Fake Sora Apps
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. There’s much to say about Sora, which is essentially OpenAI’s TikTok for AI slop. But putting my concerns aside for what appears to be a glorified deepfake […]
Are Brain Wearables the Future of Fitness Tracking?
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. This week, neurotech startup Neurable launched its MW75 Neuro headphones with a pretty seductive pitch—one that I’m not quite buying. Just slip on this pair of headphones, […]
Peloton’s Exercise ‘Programs’ Are Surprisingly Specific (and Overlooked)
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. When you log into the Peloton app, you probably get down to the business of finding a class, whether that means searching through the absurdly large library of single classes, […]
Garmin’s Run Coach Can Help You Train for a Marathon
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. As someone who’s completed six marathons over six years, I approached Garmin’s marathon training plans with cautious optimism. After all, […]
You Can Now Play Netflix Games on Your TV
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. You might not think of Netflix as a gaming company, but games are most certainly a part of their business. While the vast majority of us Netflix […]
PENGU turns bullish as Pudgy Penguins teams up with Nasdaq-listed Sharps Technology
The collaboration aims to merge NFTs with institutional funds. Sharp’s Solana-based treasury network will enhance cross-chain interactions and capital efficiency. PENGU has gained more than 2% after the announcement. NFT brand Pudgy Penguins has entered a strategic alliance with publicly listed Sharps Technology to explore how to integrate non-fungible tokens into on-chain treasury strategies. The […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 10, 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 Business Profiles has a new way to report review extortion scams…
Deutsche Bank sees parallels between Gold and Bitcoin as central banks boost gold reserves
Deutsche Bank says gold now makes up 24% of central bank reserves, the highest share since the 1990s. Analyst Marion Laboure sees parallels between gold and Bitcoin as safe-haven, low-correlation assets. Deutsche Bank predicts both Bitcoin and gold could join central bank reserves by 2030. Global central banks are expanding their gold holdings at a […]
Zillow: The Buying Window Could Be Closing in These States
The buying window could be closing in these housing markets. For the first time in years, inventory is dropping in once-strong buyer’s markets. Sellers are tired of waiting for offers […]
Should You Buy Your First Property with a Partner or Solo? (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: […]
Google Voice Search Now Powered By Speech-to-Retrieval (S2R)
Google has updated its Voice Search models to be powered by Speech-to-Retrieval (S2R). Google said this allows it to “gets answers straight from your spoken query without having to convert it to text first, resulting in a faster, more reliable search for everyone.”
GA4 Surge In Organic Search Traffic But Search Console Flat
There are a nice number of reports of GA4, Google Analytics, showing a huge surge in organic search traffic over the past couple of days, but Google Search Console is not showing any increase, it remains flat. Some are suspecting this is the result of fake bot traffic not being filtered by GA4, but others […]
Google Ads Missed Growth Opportunities Tab
Google is testing a new section within the Google Ads advertising console named “Missed Growth Opportunities.” This section shows you the “performance you could’ve achieved in the last year if you’d adjusted your bids and budgets for campaigns with growth opportunities,” according to Google.
New: Google Business Profile Report Negative Review Extortion Scams
Google has published a new help document on the topic of Google Business Profile negative review extortion scams. The document explains what they are, how to report the scam, what to expect and more importantly, what not to do.
