I Tried a Smart Band That Measures Body Temperature During Workouts, and I’m on the Fence About It
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The market for smart bands is getting pretty crowded. It’s hard to beat the Fitbit Air on value or the Whoop on performance analytics, and anything in between struggles to make itself stand out. But the Speediance strap caught my eye for an unusual feature […]
10 Hacks Every Goodreads User Should Know
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Goodreads is a popular platform for managing your To Be Read (TBR) pile, finding recommended titles, tracking your reading stats, and sharing reviews, ratings, and notes with friends, but there are ways to make the experience better. If you’re an avid reader, use these tips, tricks, and hidden hacks to get the most out of […]
Apple’s New M6 Mac Mini Is $119 Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Powered by the M6 chip, the compact 2026 Mac mini is currently 13% off at Amazon, dropping its price to $779.99 from $899. That gives shoppers in the Apple ecosystem a small but mighty […]
Google Just Removed This Major Perk From Its AI Plus Subscription
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While ChatGPT might have been first out of the generative AI gate, Google has established itself as more than a major player in this new technological race. While plenty of people use Gemini free of charge, there are also a plethora of paid subscribers who want access to Google’s latest and greatest models. Like other […]
10 Shows Like ‘Crystal Lake’ You Should Watch Next
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The new streaming series Crystal Lake takes us back to the early days of the Friday the 13th franchise to explore the origins of hockey-masked killer Jason’s power and fury—by focusing, once again, on his mom (Linda Cardellini). Is this backstory we needed? Probably not! […]
Google Updates Links In AI Mode & AI Overviews Again, Won’t Show Click Data
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Google, for the umpteenth time, has updated how it shows links and carousel link cards in AI Mode and AI Overviews. Google always says this is to encourage searchers to click from the AI response to the publisher or creator, but it feels as if those efforts to drive clicks from AI search continue to […]
You Can Now Join a WhatsApp Call Without an Account
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The worst thing about your favorite chat app is trying to get your friends and family to use it. WhatsApp may be the most popular messaging platform in the world, but in the United States, it is hardly universally adopted. On the contrary, you’ll find plenty of people who don’t use it at all. In […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 15, 2026
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Universal Cart Launches In Google Search (U.S.)
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Google has launched its Universal Cart today in Google Search and Gemini within the United States. This is powered by the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) and it was launched right before the big holiday shopping season.
This Top-Rated 65-Inch LG OLED TV Is $200 Off Right Now
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The 65-inch LG Evo C6 OLED TV has dropped to $1,499.99 from $1,699.99, a $200 price cut that brings it to its lowest price ever, according to price trackers—and the savings aren’t limited to […]
Bing Tests Related Searches Based On Your Browsing
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Bing is testing showing “Related searches based on your browsing” similar to how Google is/was showing this a few months ago. In Bing’s test, this is below the Microsoft Ads in the search results.
Google Ads Updates Sexual Content Policy With More Examples
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Google Ads has updated the sexual content policies to “provide additional examples and clearer information to advertisers,” the company wrote. The main section that was updated was the “Sexually suggestive elements and themes” section.
Google Ads API Version 26 Now Out Available
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Google Ads has released version 26 of the Google Ads API. This is a major release of the Google Ads API updates including SMS messaging, local services, hotel center accounts, lift measurements, EU political items, conversion features, and so much more.
Google Tests New Search Bar In Google App
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Google is testing a redesigned search bar within the Google mobile app. The new search bar is now has the + sign in it, and instead of saying “Search,” it says “Ask Google.” The search bar is also white, as opposed to gray and is thinner and higher up on the page.
Google Automotive Model Feeds On Search Ads (Vehicle Top Ads)
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Google has a new Google Ads beta format named automotive model feeds on search ads, also known as Vehicle Top Ads (Beta). This is a new search ad format designed specifically for vehicle manufacturers to showcase vehicles with rich visuals and key details in the search results.








