The Entire ‘Planet of the Apes’ Franchise Explained in 10 Infographics
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For more than half a century, audiences have been captivated by the Planet of the Apes—a sprawling sci-fi epic that spans at least three timelines, 3,000 years of history, and a franchise that includes 10 feature films, two TV series, three video games, and dozens of comics and novels. Whether you’re a long-time fan trying […]
The 20 Most Essential Podcasts of 2025 (and Two Episodes You Can’t Miss)
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If 2024 was the year podcasts scrambled to find their footing after the massive wave of acquisitions and consolidation during the pandemic, 2025 is the year the medium truly hit its stride (and I should know…I not only write a podcast newsletter and run a podcast company, I also listen to literally thousands of hours […]
10 Housing Markets Under $250K Where BRRRR Still Works
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Remember the good old days when kids read books instead of scrolling, and “likes” and “feed” were usually reserved for your favorite pets? Oh, yes, and there was that quaint […]
How Much Passive Income is Enough to Retire With?
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Most high-income professionals and business owners have no idea how much monthly income they actually need to retire—or worse, they’re relying on flawed internet formulas or ballpark guesses. While $10K/month […]
Mid-Term Rentals Have a Bright Future—But Many Investors are Spooked By the Practical Difficulties
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This article is presented by Connect Invest. Mid-term rentals—fully furnished rentals with contracts of anywhere between 30 days and nine months—were once seen as a very niche or experimental option […]
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta Is Now Officially Available
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If you’re getting bored with your Galaxy phone, there are changes on the horizon. Samsung announced One UI 8.5 on Monday, Dec. 8, the latest update for Galaxy devices. At present, this new update is only out in beta, but select Galaxy users can try it out right now. Here’s what’s new, according to Samsung. […]
He “Stacked” 5 Properties in 6 Years: Now He Lives and Travels for Free!
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Most rookies buy rental properties for monthly cash flow or long-term appreciation, but for today’s guest, the enormous tax benefits were the biggest driver. Whether you’re looking to achieve true […]
How to Spot a ‘Sleeper’ Browser Extension That’s Actually Malware
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Malicious extensions do occasionally find their way into the Chrome Web Store (and similar libraries in other browsers) by posing as legitimate add-ons. They are particularly difficult to catch when they are benign to begin with, only morphing into malware after gaining user trust. That’s what happened with a number of extensions on Google Chrome […]
Google Search Console Insights Adds Social Channels
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Google announced it is adding social channels within the Google Search Console Insights report. This “lets you review Search performance of social channels associated with your website directly within Search Console,” Google wrote.
Daily Search Forum Recap: December 8, 2025
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google is testing Search Live in AI Mode…
Two Productivity Techniques That Can Help You Do More (by Actually Doing Less)
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Not every productivity method works for every person. That’s why there are so many out there, and it’s also why you need to spend time figuring out which ones might work for you, even if you have to alter or adapt them a little bit. When you’re facing down an unusually big or overwhelming task, […]
2026 Home Price Predictions: The Correction Continues?
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Home prices are about to “bend”…but will they break? The 2026 housing market could be another year of a correction, but how low could we go? Last week, we gave […]
Argentina moves to reshape crypto rules as banks prepare for Bitcoin services
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- Posted on December 8, 2025
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A new framework would allow trading, custody, and approved coins. Banks must follow strict KYC, AML, and CNV regulations. High inflation has pushed people toward Bitcoin and stablecoins. Argentina is preparing for a major shift in how its financial system treats digital assets, with regulators working on a plan that could allow banks to offer […]
Bing Tests Expandable Favicon On Hover Over
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Microsoft is testing expanding the favicons in the Bing Search results interface when you hover your mouse cursor over the search result listing and/or ad.
Google Tests Image Animation For Search Ads
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- Posted on December 8, 2025
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Google is testing an animation, where an image asset slides into the sponsored results listing. So it turns a pure search text ad into a text ad with an image that slides in from the right side of the screen.






