Gemini Can Now Read Your Google Docs Out Loud
Text-to-speech tech isn’t new. Your computer has likely had the ability for years at this point, though the end result might not necessarily be ideal. Google wants to make the experience better for Docs users. Starting today, Google Docs has a new AI-powered Audio option that creates “audio versions” of your documents. What that really […]
These Top-Rated Anker Earbuds Are $57 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you’ve been hunting for affordable earbuds that don’t feel like a compromise, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC deal is worth a closer look. Right now, they’re down to $56.99 from $99.99, their […]
Your Samsung Galaxy Comes With a Hidden Easy Mode
Our smartphones keep us connected anytime, anywhere, but many of us are finding modern life a little too connected. We’re looking for ways to cut out distractions and manage the flood of incoming notifications. If you’ve got a Samsung Galaxy handset and you’re looking to embrace the dumb phone life, either temporarily or indefinitely, then […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: August 20, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
The Best Deals for the iPhone 16
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 along with many new devices last fall. At this point, there are many deals available for the whole lineup from many major retailers as well as directly from Apple […]
All About ‘Pips,’ The New York Times’ Newest Game
The New York Times’ games are kind of a big deal. The crossword is the OG game, of course, but newer games are now equally iconic. Wordle, Connections, Strands—these are games played by people of all ages and skill levels. (I do not have the brain for Connections, myself.) Now, The New York Times is […]
I Use CubiCasa to Make Floor Plans of My House (and You Should Too)
Buying a house can be a confusing experience. From the moment you decide you want a specific property, things begin to move really quickly. You’re bombarded by information, questions, so it’s little wonder that many folks—myself included—find themselves owning a property without knowing some of the key details, like the floor plan of the place. […]
This Money Transfer Scam Fooled a Financial Advice Columnist
If you get an unsolicited call or email urging you to move your savings to a different account in order to “protect” it, don’t. This is a form of impersonation scam—preying on fear—that has you hand your money directly to fraudsters in the name of security. Victims of this scam have lost significant sums of […]
The Best Real Estate Loans You DON’T Know About
These investment property loans can get you a 4% interest rate, a lower monthly payment, or require very little cash at closing. They’re still available in 2025, but most real […]
The Real “Cheat Code” for Financial Freedom (Not Rentals?)
Rentals can give you financial freedom, but what if there’s a better way? Today’s guest took a much different path, buying a business that gave him immediate cash flow. Now, […]
Bing Updates Copilot AI Answer UX To Improve CTR?
Microsoft has updated the Bing Search Copilot AI answer design to move the sources section under a “read more” tab, which I assume Microsoft is testing to see if it drives more or fewer clicks to publishers.
Tool Tracks Referral Traffic From ChatGPT vs Google: Can AI Catch Up?
A new tool from Tim Souo and Ahrefs at chatgpt-vs-google.com aims to show the growth rate of ChatGPT’s referral traffic compared to Google Search. Tim said the chart shows that OpenAI’s ChatGPT “doesn’t seem enough to catch up with Google anytime soon, given their respective traffic shares.”
Google Ads To Update Child Sexual Abuse Imagery Policy
Google will be updating the Google Ads Child Sexual Abuse Imagery policy (CSAI)on October 22, 2025. The update will “improve clarity and transparency,” according to Google.
Google Clippable Coupons Toned Down For Search Snippets
Google seems to have launched a more toned down version of the clippable coupons within the search result snippets. Now it just says “copy code” next to the percentage off, at the bottom of the search result snippet.
Google Ads Search Partner Network Full Placement Reporting Is Finaly Here
Google Ads seems to be rolling out full placement reporting for the Search Partner Network (SPN). This is a feature advertisers have been begging and praying for, for probably 20 years now. You will be able to see exactly where your ads are appearing on with a list of all SPN sites your campaigns served […]
