Google Tests Replacing Hotel Review Stars For Website & Phone Number
Google is testing replacing the review stars at the top of the hotel knowledge panel with listing the hotel’s website URL and the hotel’s phone number.
Google Tests Sponsored Ads With Search Refinement Options
Google is testing adding search refinement options in the sponsored ads in a carousel format. The test shows refinements named “fine-tune your search,” “search specific products” and “specify your search.” But I bet there are more.
Bing Testing Link Icons In Sitelinks For Microsoft Ads
Microsoft is testing putting link icons in the sitelinks carousel buttons within the Bing search ads from Microsoft Advertising. Normally, you’d just see the carousel of sitelinks below the search snippet but here Microsoft is testing adding a link icon to them.
Google Ads AI Max For Search Campaigns Globally Available & More
Google announced a number of updates to Google Ads at Think Retail yesterday, including the global rollout of AI Max for Search campaigns, new Google Merchant Center features, AI updates to Asset Studio, and more.
The $84T “Wealth Transfer” Coming for the Housing Market
Will the housing market surge for the next 25 years, or is the silver tsunami overblown? In this episode, the hosts of “On The Market” delve into the potential impacts […]
Google Search Testing New Local Ad Cards Format
Google seems to be testing a new format for local ads in the search results. These look more like that older card format test we saw a year or so ago. There are these two local cards at the top and when you click on them, the local panel for that Google Business Profile opens […]
LINEA price analysis as muddled airdrop causes plunge despite high-profile listings
Linea price has plunged over 90% after a chaotic airdrop rollout. Community backlash grew after Binance users claimed tokens first. Ecosystem shows Linea has hit a $2.5B TVL despite tokenomics and governance concerns. Linea’s much-hyped token launch has turned chaotic, with the LINEA price collapsing more than 90% within hours of its debut despite high-profile […]
We Already Know How Much Faster the iPhone 17 Is
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. The iPhone 17 series has left the realm of mere rumor. Apple announced its four new iPhones at yesterday’s “Awe Dropping” event—the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone […]
These Two New Features Cement Google’s NotebookLM As One of My Favorite Study Apps
While AI tools are incredibly divisive, and I remain highly skeptical of them in general (especially as someone who makes a living writing for the internet), I have to give props to Google’s NotebookLM, which is the rare AI tool I’ve found that meets my standards for being both ethical and useful. This large language […]
Here’s How the Pixel Watch Compares to the New Apple Watches
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. Apple recently announced the features coming to the new Series 11 and Ultra 3 Apple Watches. We have […]
This Orbital Massage Gun Is Now Essential to My Workout Routine
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. Most of us are familiar with the post-workout massage gun ritual. You finish your session, grab your percussive massager, and […]
Amazon Might Be Developing Its Own Smart Glasses to Compete With Meta
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Amazon might be developing its own augmented reality smart glasses to compete with Meta, according to Amazon insiders who worked on the project. Codenamed “Jayhawk,” the smart specs will reportedly feature a camera, microphones, speakers, and a full-color display in one eye, all packed in […]
10 Shows Like ‘Foundation’ to Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Way back in 1942, Isaac Asimov’s Foundation universe (which began as a series of short stories before being published as a trilogy) offered a simple, clever premise built around the idea of “psychohistory,” which suggested the actions of individuals might be entirely random, but en […]
Why I’d Choose the iPhone 17 Over the iPhone Air
Since Apple’s iPhone 17 launch event ended, I’ve been thinking about which of its non-Pro phones I’d like to buy. The choice isn’t very straightforward this year, because both the iPhone 17 and the iPhone Air have a few trade-offs, and even if the iPhone Air is a little more expensive, it’s not necessarily better […]
Spotify Finally Supports Lossless Audio
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 official: Spotify finally supports lossless audio. The company made the announcement in a blog post on Wednesday, revealing that the high fidelity audio option will begin […]
