Microsoft Ads Posts On How To Optimize For AI Search Answers
The Microsoft Advertising blog posted about how to optimize for AI Search Answers. I thought it was weird to see this on the Microsoft Advertising blog and not on the Bing Search blog, because (a) it is an ad blog and (b) it was written by Krishna Madhavan, who is part of the Bing team, […]
Bitcoin drops as bearish data sparks a 10% price dip warning
Bitcoin has dropped below the key 120,000 dollar level amid a fresh sell-off. The market is showing signs of low volume and a lack of upward momentum. Key on-chain data shows a lack of bid support below the 120,000 dollar mark. The triumphant return of the bulls has proven to be a fleeting and fragile […]
15 of the Best Horror Movies Streaming on Shudder
It’s getting near Halloween, the perfect time to stream some horror movies. I dug up 15 of the scariest, weirdest, freakiest, and funniest flicks from horror-only streaming service Shudder. I’m leaving off the obvious choices like Psycho and Halloween—if you subscribe to Shudder, you’ve probably seen all the “classics” at least twice—to focus on movies […]
After a Week, I Am Enjoying Peloton’s New ‘Personalized Plan’ More Than I Thought I Would
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. Last week, Peloton unveiled a fleet of new equipment and major software updates to go along with it. The updates immediately reflected on the Peloton app and the interfaces of […]
This Trend Is Making It Even Harder to Tell When a Video Is AI-Generated
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. It’s scary how realistic AI-generated videos are getting. What’s even scarier, however, is how accessible the tools to create these videos are. Using something like OpenAI’s Sora […]
This GoPro Hero13 Is Still Over 30% Off After Prime Day
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon Big Deal Days is over, but some deals are still active. Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and more. Follow our live blog to stay up […]
This Google Pixel Tablet Is at Its Lowest Price Ever After Prime Day
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. October Prime Day is over, but some deals are still active. Browse our editors’ picks for a curated list of our favorite sales on laptops, fitness tech, appliances, and more. Follow our live blog to stay up to […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 9, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Housing Market Update: The Crash Bros are Wrong (Again!)
We can definitively say it now: the buyer’s market is here. The housing market is cooling down, but the deals are heating up as a “mild” correction slows down hot […]
Google Adds Google NotebookLM To User-Triggered Fetchers
Google added Google NotebookLM to the list of Google crawlers, under the list of user-triggered fetchers. Google said they added this user-agent “based on feedback.”
New Google Business Profiles Insights
Google seems to be testing a new Insights feature for Google Business Profiles. The new insights section shows you profile suggestions, like tips on getting more reviews, what to update on your profile and what information to share with your visitors – amongst other suggestions and insights.
Google Try On Adds Shoes & Expands To Australia, Canada and Japan
Google upgraded the Try On feature to now support shoes, in addition to other forms of clothing. Plus, Try on will soon also work in Australia, Canada and Japan, Google announced.
Google AI Mode Expands To 35 New Languages & 40 Countries
Google AI Mode is now available in over 200 countries and territories. Google said they are expanding AI Mode to “more than 35 new languages and over 40 new countries and territories.”
Google AdSense Authorized Buyers To Replace Ad Networks Blocking Controls
Google announced it will replace the “Ad networks” blocking control from Brand safety within in AdSense with a new “Authorized Buyers” blocking control. This will start on November 6, 2025, the company said.
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heats Up October 7th & 8th
While I was offline, it seems the chatter within the SEO industry spiked around the topic of search ranking volatility. It is harder to confirm the volatility, now with the tools recalibrating, but it does seem something started around Tuesday, October 7th, into the 8th.
