The War Has Changed the Housing Market | April 2026 Update
The Iran War is already changing the housing market. Home sales have slowed, mortgage rates jumped back up, a reversal in crucial housing affordability is well underway—and we’re not done […]
Google Local Service Ads To Pull Rich Content Through Your URLs
Google sent out emails to some of its Local Service Ads advertisers introducing “rich content” that can be pulled from your URLs. Rich content includes service descriptions and special offers.
Google Updates Reviews Policy To Restrict Staff Mentions & Solicitations
Google has updated its reviews policy to add two items; (1) do not have your staff solicit a certain number of reviews and (2) the content of the review should not mention the staff member’s name and information.
Google’s AI Mode Now Opens Links In Split View On Desktop
Google rolled an important change with how AI Mode works yesterday and it can have a big impact on the experience for desktop users. Now when users click a link in AI Mode…
Bing Tests Animated People Also Search For
Microsoft is testing animating the Bing “people also search for” boxes. Bing will run this animated outline around the boxes when it loads, to give it more attention to the searcher.
Google Ads Removed 8.3 Billion Ads – Up Over 60% (Most Before Serving)
Google has released its annual Google Ads safety report and the big number that stands out to me is that Google removed 8.3 billion ads, which is up almost 63% from last year’s number of 5.1 billion. Google did say that 99% of those were removed before serving the ad, thanks to Gemini.
Google Maps Blocked 292 Million Reviews & Removed 13 Million Fake Profiles
Google also released the annual Google Maps safety report saying blocked or removed over 292 million policy-violating reviews and removed over 13 million fake Business Profiles. Google also said it blocked 79 million inaccurate or unverified edits and placed posting restrictions on more than 783,000 policy-violating accounts.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Back Button Hijacking Penalty, Spam Reporting Change, Google Ads AI Max Replacing DSAs & More
This week we covered a new Google Search spam penalty for back button hijacking. Google also updated its spam report, it may now be used for manual actions. Google is aware of self-serving listicles and warns not to…
Supply chain dependencies: Have you checked your blind spot?
Your biggest risk may be a vendor you trust. How can SMBs map their third-party blind spots and build operational resilience?
An Audit Found That DuckDuckGo’s VPN Doesn’t Track User Activity
DuckDuckGo’s whole shtick is privacy, so it isn’t surprising that the company makes its own VPN—so long as you pay for it. Now, there are a lot of VPNs out there, and the best ones do typically require a fee, but it would seen on the surface that DuckDuckGo’s offerings were as solid a choice […]
Whoop Wants to Test Your Blood
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Today, Whoop furthered its quest to become a comprehensive, one-stop health platform. Since last fall, Whoop members have had access to the Advanced Labs blood testing service—now, the performance wearable company is rolling out “Specialized Panels,” a new line of targeted blood tests that let […]
These Four Apple Intelligence Features Might Be Coming in iOS 27
My most anticipated iOS 27 feature is not a new feature at all: If the rumors are true, Apple will use its next major iPhone update as an opportunity to squash bugs and improve stability across iOS. The company has already started work on this front ahead of iOS 27—with iOS 26.4, Apple fixed some […]
I’m Reading a 900-Page Novel on an E-Reader the Size of My Library Card, and It’s Going Great
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Xteink X4 is a wallet-sized e-reader from China that has attracted a cult following of tinkerers online for its no-frills charm and crisp 4.3-inch display. When I reviewed it last year, I had a few minor complaints, but “too big” definitely wasn’t one of […]
10 Shows Like ‘Industry’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As HBO’s Industry begins, the recent grads working at prestigious investment bank Pierpoint & Co. are given their marching orders: There are a lot of them and only a few full-time job openings, so they’ll need to prove themselves if they hope to stick around. […]
How the 3-3-3 Rule Helped Me Stick to an Exercise Routine
If you’ve ever started a new workout routine with the best intentions only to find yourself skipping sessions by week two, you’re not alone. I’m the type to get trapped in the same cycle of burnout, where I go hard for a couple of weeks, feel exhausted, feel guilty, and repeat. For me, what finally […]
