The Google Pixel 9a Doesn’t Have a Camera Bar, but That’s Not the Only Reason I Love It
We may earn a commission from links on this page. In 2021, Google introduced the “camera bar” to its lineup of Pixel phones. The idea behind putting a giant bump along the entire width of the phone’s rear was ostensibly to give the camera’s lenses more space, but really, it was as much a marketing […]
The First Seven Things to Do With Your Merach Stair Stepper (so You Actually Use It)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Getting a new piece of fitness equipment is exciting (if you know what to look for), but the real challenge lies in actually making it a consistent part of your routine. The Merach stair stepper has the potential to become a home gym staple, but […]
Instagram Reels Has a Download Button, but There’s a Catch
For a few years now, Instagram has gone all-in on videos. Instagram Reels have taken over the platform, and you might now be tempted to take these new videos into your editing bay. If you spot an Instagram video that you’d like to download, there are multiple ways to do so. Previously, there were many […]
Mom-and-Pop Investors Are Investing at Higher Rates—Here’s Where They’re Buying
You snooze, you lose: That’s the message real estate investors have adopted in the current housing market. While homebuyers are sitting on the fence, fretting about high interest rates and […]
How Setting the Right Rent Can Make or Break Your Property Investment
This article is presented by Avail. As a landlord, you’ve probably heard it countless times: Setting the right rent price is critical. Price it too high, and your property sits […]
I Like Peloton’s Mindful ‘Reflection Rides’ More Than I Thought I Would
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m not a very woo-woo or mindful type of person, but I actually do enjoy the meditation classes Peloton offers through its surprisingly versatile app. Still, I’m more of an aggressive, practical person, so I really enjoy a challenging workout, especially a cycling workout. Recently, I […]
You Might Have Sent Your ChatGPT Conversations to Google
When you start a conversation with ChatGPT, you probably don’t expect that chat to end up discoverable in a Google search—but that’s exactly what was happening for some users. As TechCrunch highlights, if you filtered your search engine results by “site:https://chatgpt.com/share,” you could find the transcripts for real conversations people were having with OpenAI’s bot—chats […]
Whoop’s Age-Estimating ‘Healthspan’ Feature Is Coming to These Older Devices
We may earn a commission from links on this page. When the Whoop 5.0 and MG launched back in May, one of the buzzy new features was Healthspan, which aims to calculate how your body is aging. It was a feature only available to Whoop members who had the new 5.0 or MG—but now it’s […]
This Is Why You Can’t Go Live on Instagram Anymore
When Instagram launched its now iconic “live” feature almost a decade ago, the concept was simple: Rather than share a “permanent” post or a story that would disappear in 24 hours, you could share an ephemeral moment to your followers in the moment and at any time. That’s mostly how the feature has worked in […]
Danny Sullivan Steps Away From Google Search Liaison Role
Danny Sullivan is no longer the Google Search Liaison. He is switching roles within Google to work on new projects on the Google Search team. Danny Sullivan started at Google over seven years ago, and was very public-facing up until several months ago.
The Original Nintendo Switch Is About to Get More Expensive
It’s been a little over two months since the Nintendo Switch 2 came out, and Nintendo is already raising prices … on the original Nintendo Switch. In a short and not-so-sweet blog posted to the company’s website today, Nintendo said that it will adjust U.S. pricing for all models of the Switch 1 starting on […]
You Can Use Your Mac’s Trackpad As a Scale (but You Probably Shouldn’t)
I am aware that the phrase “life hack” can sometimes be shorthand for “useless tip.” The jokes are decades old at this point, something I try to be aware of when I write an article. So let me be clear: I do not think you should use your MacBook as a scale. You can, though. […]
These Marshall Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price Ever Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Marshall Major V headphones are now $99.99, down from $159.99, which is the lowest price they’ve hit according to price trackers. That makes this a better time than usual to pick them up, […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 1, 2025
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 Search rankings are heated again…
Six Common Tactics Contractors Use to Upsell You
Renovating or repairing a home can be an expensive proposition. Americans collectively spend about $600 billion on home renovations every year, and if you own a house, you know that just keeping it in good condition isn’t cheap, either. Every time you call a contractor to fix, replace, or upgrade something in your house, you […]
