Google Search Ranking Volatility Shakes Up
This weekend I am seeing a spike in chatter within the SEO community on the topic of, you guessed it, Google search ranking volatility. Truth is, it really has not calmed down and the heated Google search results have been ongoing for about 6 weeks now but this weekend, I saw a spike in the […]
Google Search Testing Deep Dive Button
Google seems to be testing a new “Deep Dive” button in the search results. This button is on some of the knowledge panels, specifically, this one is for a movie panel. When clicked, it gives you some bullet points on the highlights of the movie.
Android adware: What is it, and how do I get it off my device?
Is your phone suddenly flooded with aggressive ads, slowing down performance or leading to unusual app behavior? Here’s what to do.
Black Hat USA 2025: Is a high cyber insurance premium about your risk, or your insurer’s?
A sky-high premium may not always reflect your company’s security posture
I Ran OpenAI’s ‘Open-Weight’ Model on My Laptop (but I Wouldn’t Recommend It)
All AI eyes might be on GPT-5 this week, OpenAI’s latest large language model. But looking past the hype (and the disappointment), there was another big OpenAI announcement this week: gpt-oss, a new AI model you can run locally on your own device. I got it working on my laptop and my iMac, though I’m […]
OpenAI’s Rollout of GPT-5 Is Going Terribly
On Thursday, OpenAI officially revealed GPT-5 to the world. The much-hyped presentation was sparse on many specific benchmarks comparing GPT-5 to its past models, but OpenAI’s staff was adamant: this model is the best, most knowledgeable, and most powerful one to date. GPT-5 has its haters Many of the users who have been test driving […]
How to Make Sure Instagram Isn’t Sharing Your Location With All Your Friends
This week, Instagram rolled out its new “map” feature, which lets users share their last active location with followers. About five minutes later, all hell broke loose. Many on the internet quickly criticized the feature for its lack of concern for user safety, while others posted warnings that they seemingly had the feature turned on […]
‘Primal Movement’ Workouts Are My New Favorite (Weird) Way to Exercise for Free on YouTube
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Every day, we have the opportunity to learn new things. A few days ago, I learned more about primal movement, an exercise style I’ve seen around in my years of gym-going and YouTube browsing, but never interrogated further. Like cycling and Pilates, you can take […]
You Don’t Need an Electrician to Upgrade to Three-Prong Outlets
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Unless there’s a major safety issue, you’re only forced to upgrade stuff when inspections are needed, typically during renovations or major repairs. So it’s not too surprising that a lot of older homes still have old-school two-prong (i.e., ungrounded) outlets. If that’s your home, it’s […]
A Tea App Competitor Aimed at Men Is Also a Hot Mess
Oh, did you forget about the Tea app since I brought you my last dispatch a few days ago? Lucky you, but I’m about to burst your bubble: The drama surrounding the security breach of the woman-only app, which operates like Yelp and allows women to anonymously rate and review real men, is ongoing. If […]
Did Last Week’s Mortgage Rate Drop Finally Break the Ice?
The July jobs report, released Aug. 1, was not the news the government or the country wanted to hear. So chagrined was President Donald Trump that he fired Dr. Erika […]
The Silent Profit Killer: How Vacancy Gaps Eat Your Returns
This article is presented by Avail. Vacancy isn’t simply a temporary pause in rent collection. It’s a stealthy profit killer, quietly eroding your investment returns over time. Without a strategic […]
11 Shows Like ‘The Gilded Age’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Though HBO’s The Gilded Age often chided for its low-stakes approach—as if we have nothing better to concern ourselves with than the trials and travails of the show’s mostly ultra-rich cast of characters—there’s an addictive quality to its particular blend of drama, period-specific sass, and […]
You Can Get a $200 Amazon Gift Card With Samsung’s New Foldable Phones
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Even if you missed out on the pre-sale perks, you can still get a free $200 gift card when you order a new Samsung Galaxy Fold7 or Samsung Galaxy Flip7. The gift card comes […]
There’s a Better Way to Watch YouTube on iPhone (Without the Algorithm or Shorts)
YouTube is a bit of a mess right now. It’s nowhere near as bad as Instagram or TikTok on this front, but it’s still easy to lose hours scrolling through YouTube videos and Shorts on your recommendation feed. The algorithm will get you at some point, no matter how hard you try. But there’s an […]
