Daily Search Forum Recap: October 3, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google Merchant Center Next New Compact Menu Bar
Google has rolled out the new, more compact, menu bar for Google Merchant Center Next. This was part of a slew of user interface updates that Google has been slowly rolling out for Merchant Center Next over the past several months.
Google Tests Light Gray Title Links On Hover
Google is testing another variation to the title links in the Google Search results – a light gray effect. So when you hover your mouse cursor over the snippet, the title link turns grayed and washed out.
Google Reviews Labeled Incentivized
Did you know Google can label some of the reviews in the product reviews section as “incentivized”? I am not sure I’ve seen this before, have you?
Why Google Search Console LCP Is Not Wrong, According To Google
Barry Pollard from Google did a long explanation on Bluesky on why Google Search Console says an LCP is bad but the individual URLs are fine. I don’t want to mess it up, so I will copy what Barry wrote.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google AI Mode Visual Update, Ads Reporting Updates, ChatGPT Instant Checkout and More
This week we covered the Google AI Mode news that it is more visual for many queries, including shopping queries. Google AI Mode agentic capabilities can now be opted into. Google AI Overviews…
The New (Better) House Hack: No Roommates, More Rent
House hacking is still the easiest way to start investing in real estate—and it’s getting even easier. You no longer need to live with roommates, share spaces with tenants, and […]
Crypto trader claims $1.4 million lost in OTC scam, KuCoin deposit stirs speculation
$1.40 million USDC moved on Ethereum. The community is split between fraud concerns and trolling theories. ZachXBT stated he would not investigate the case, criticising the lack of evidence provided by the alleged victim. A dispute over $1.4 million has set off heated discussion on Crypto Twitter after a trader reported being scammed in an […]
Microsoft Tests Large Images In Bing Search Copilot Ads
Microsoft is testing using really large images in the Bing Search Copilot ads. I don’t believe I’ve seen such large ads in this ad unit before, so it seems new to me.
Bitcoin hits a 6-week high above $120,000, defying a government shutdown
Bitcoin has broken above the key $120,000 level for the first time since August. The rally is fueled by renewed optimism about macroeconomic tailwinds. BTC futures open interest has hit a record high of $32.6 billion. The bulls are back in charge. Bitcoin has shattered the critical $120,000 resistance level, surging to a height not […]
Why Search For Property Owners First? Here’s Five Reasons
This article is presented by PropStream. Do you remember the time when we would get deliveries of stacks of phone books at our front door? No? Is that me just […]
If You Can’t Activate iMessage After Updating to iOS 26, Try This
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. When you updated your iPhone to iOS 26, you were probably expecting to try out a bunch of new features. Maybe you were excited to see the […]
Strava Sues Garmin Over Segments and Heatmap Features
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. Two of the biggest names in fitness tracking are beefing: Fitness app Strava has filed a lawsuit against Garmin, demanding that the device manufacturer cease selling effectively […]
What HRV Is, and Why Your Fitness Watch Measures It
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. Besides measuring heart rate and other metrics like steps, pretty much every fitness tracker and smartwatch measures heart rate variability, abbreviated as HRV. This measurement is the […]
This Popular 55-Inch Hisense TV Is 45% Off Ahead of Prime Day
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. 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. With early Prime Day deals going live, now is […]
