Google AI Mode Ask About Any Item
Previously, we noted a Google AI Mode feature to be able to compare items by checking them off, both for products and local results. Well, Google now has this dialog demonstrating how it works and it is titled “Ask about any item.”
Google Kinda Comments On Search Console Impressions Dip
John Mueller from Google somewhat/kinda made a comment, finally on the impression decreasing with the average position increasing within the Search Console reports. This came after Google dropped the 100 results per page function, resulting in the third-party tools totally becoming a mess.
Google Search Anti-Scraper Job Now Closed
A week ago, Google posted a new job named Senior Engineering Analyst, Search, Anti-scraper and within the week it has already been closed out. The LinkedIn page says 49 people applied (through LinkedIn) – so it is weird to me Google closed it so quickly.
Rising Unemployment Could Spill Into Real Estate (But By How Much?)
Is the labor market finally cracking, and what does that mean for the housing market? Dave Meyer distills the latest BLS and ADP payrolls, JOLTS, and unemployment data, from August’s […]
Bitcoin calm, altcoins surge: Fed cut ushers in new chapter for crypto markets
Bitcoin steady at $116K as Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana, and XRP rally strong. XRP and Dogecoin ETFs debut in US, unlocking fresh mainstream investor demand. Fed rate cut sparks hope for a new crypto rally not seen since the 2021 bull run. The crypto market woke up to a new monetary landscape after the US Federal […]
Garmin’s Venu 4 Has a New Fitness Coach and a Flashlight
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. Garmin’s newest watch is an update to its Venu line. The Venu 3 was one of the […]
The JBL Flip 7 Speaker Is Just $100 Right Now
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Apple Watch Bands Are 70% Off Right Now
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These 224 Malicious Apps Managed to Bypass the Play Store’s Anti-Malware Checks
Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an app is in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store, it’s safe to download. But a new Google crackdown this week reminds us that this isn’t so clear cut. Yesterday, […]
iOS 26’s Moving App Icons Made Me Feel Dizzy, so I Turned Them Off
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. If you’re anything like me, you might have moving app icons on your iPhone Home Screen right now. It took me a few days to notice this, […]
I’m a Full-Time Creator, and Here’s the Gear That Made My Apartment Into a Video Studio on a Budget
I’ve worked out of my basement apartment as a content creator and videographer for several years now. As a result, I’ve had to find creative and unique ways to maximize space and find effective (yet inexpensive) gear to create my videos at the highest level possible. Sometimes, that can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if you’re […]
Fractional Vacation Homes: The Future of Ownership?
Midnight Zillow and the Great Dream Gap Laptop open, clock hitting 12:07 a.m., and you’re 10 pages deep on Zillow. A French farmhouse in Napa. A slope-side modern house in […]
Landlord Sentiment Is Shifting in 2025: Here’s What Investors Should Know
For years, the “growth at all costs” mentality has driven rental investors to scoop up as many properties as possible, often working toward a unit goal. But in 2025, the […]
Fed Cuts Rates as Employment Softens, But Real Estate Recovery Remains Uncertain
Following a weakening labor market, the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it will cut interest rates by 0.25% on Sept. 17 comes as welcome relief to the real estate industry, as […]
The Short-Term Rental Revival: Why Data Beats Depreciation Every Time
If you hang out with real estate investors, you’ve probably noticed there’s a buzz in the air again about Airbnbs. The short-term rental (STR) tax loophole, the strategy that allows […]
