Google Search Ranking Volatility Remains Heated Spiking Thursday
As we reported earlier this week, Google Search ranking volatility was more heated (and for longer) after the Google June 2025 core update completed than during the core update. Well, that volatility continues and it is not just the tools but the chatter within the industry is super high right now.
Google Post Core Update Volatility, AI Overviews Kills Clicks, Google Ad Revenue Climbs & More SEO and PPC
This week we covered the strong search ranking volatility post Google June 2025 core update and it continued through the week, with a spike on Thursday. A Pew Research study on AI Overviews shows clicks significantly drop when AI Overviews are on the page…
DSCR Loans: No Income to Qualify, But Worth It? (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Ashley and Tony answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: Should you house […]
Is ChatGPT Using Google Search Results?
I am seeing numerous tests now that seem to prove that OpenAI’s ChatGPT search feature is using Google Search’s index or search results page to serve its own search results.
Google Shows AI Overviews For Lyrics Explanations
Google is now also showing AI Overviews for explanations of lyrics. If you do some searches asking about the meanings of some songs, Google may give you an AI Overview with its answer.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy upsizes ‘stretch’ preferred stock sale to $2.8 billion
Michael Saylor’s Strategy launched and upsized a new preferred stock offering from $500M to $2.8 billion. The ‘Stretch’ security promises a hefty 9% annual payout with no end date and a flexible, adjustable dividend. The deal is the latest in Saylor’s years-long effort to transform Strategy into a financial vehicle to acquire Bitcoin. Michael Saylor’s […]
Here’s How iOS 26 Will Save You From Scam Texts
Scam texts are out of control. Texts from the “DMV” about unpaid traffic violations, your state’s “transportation authority” about unpaid tolls, or from “wrong numbers” are all phony. Their goal is to get you talking or to click links to malicious sites so you share sensitive information about yourself. As scammers and phishers find new […]
I Figured Out How to Use the Spatial Audio Feature on the WH-1000XM6, and It Rules
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sony’s WH-1000XM6 are my pick for the best premium headphones of 2025. When I reviewed them, I found they excelled in almost every category. But one way I think Sony could improve even these fantastic cans (other than lowering the price), is by making them […]
Peloton Is Making It Easier to Train for a Hyrox Race
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I make time to work out every day, typically using my Peloton Bike and Peloton app, but I don’t know that I would consider myself, like, an elite athlete. For as hard as I’ve tried to get into, say, running, there are certain things that […]
That Message About Cloud Storage Could Be a Scam
If you get an urgent message about running out of cloud storage—the consequences of which involve losing your photos or documents—you may be the target of a scam. The Federal Trade Commission is alerting consumers to a phishing scheme involving emails and text messages claiming that your cloud storage with services like Apple, Google, and […]
Here Is What’s in the New Public iOS 26 Beta
Apple’s first public beta for iOS 26 is officially here. If you’ve been waiting to test out new features, like Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign, experience the overhauled Safari, or try out live translation, now’s your chance. But this first public beta isn’t the first iteration of iOS 26. In fact, Apple has been beta testing […]
Coca-Cola With Cane Sugar Is a Marketing Ploy, Not a Health Move
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Coca-Cola will add a sugar-sweetened Coke to its product lineup, but it’s not going to be nutritionally different from regular Coke—at least not in any way that matters. The difference between sugar and corn syrup has been a hyperfixation of wellness influencers for decades, but […]
Understanding and Evaluating Normal Wear and Tear in Rental Properties
For landlords, understanding the nuances of normal wear and tear versus property damage is crucial. It not only helps maintain harmonious landlord-tenant relationships but also protects your financial investments. We’ll […]
Google Is Rolling Out More Ways to Turn Photos Into Videos With AI
The big conversation surrounding AI video generation is, of course, deepfakes and misinformation. Google’s Veo 3 model can produce hyper-realistic videos that might trick many of us into thinking they’re real, which poses a serious risk. Are you sure that video you just watched was actually recorded by somebody? Or was it produced entirely in […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The JBL PartyBox 710
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I love party speakers. I own too many of them, but they all have a specific function where they shine. When I have a karaoke party at home, I pull out the Soundcore Rave […]
