The Big Three Carriers Want to (Nearly) End Dead Zones in the United States
I’m always a little surprised any time I hit a dead zone. It’s 2026; we’ve had cell phones since the ’80s; modern 5G connections can rival home internet speeds; and yet, there are still way too many parts of this country that aren’t covered by cellular networks. While those cellular networks might not necessarily expand […]
Redfin Ranks Several Midwest Neighborhoods as the Hottest Markets in the County—But Should You Invest There?
Your best investment could be a goose-feather-filled down jacket and a pair of fur-lined winter boots. Why? Because Michigan and Wisconsin are the hottest housing markets in the U.S. That’s […]
Cash Flow Isn’t Everything: What Smart Investors Look For Before They Buy
Many years ago, I bought a rental property that passed the “2% Rule,” where the rent was over 2% of the purchase price. I lost money on that property. Even […]
This LG Smart Gaming Monitor Is $850 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The LG UltraGear 39GX90SA-W has dropped to $749.99 on Amazon from its original $1,599.99 price, and according to price trackers, this is the lowest it has been so far. It’s a 39-inch ultrawide panel […]
What to Look For When You’re Buying Refurbished Tech (and the Best Sites to Check Out)
With AI infrastructure demands continuing to push up memory prices, it’s tough to find good value for your tech purchases right now—though the Lifehacker team is always trying its best to help out—and buying used or refurbished can save you a substantial amount of money. That’s the big advantage, but there are downsides: You’re not […]
10 Apple Shortcut Hacks Every iPhone User Should Know
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Shortcuts app for iOS was introduced all the way back in 2018, and in the years since, more and more shortcuts have become available—both added by Apple and shared by Shortcuts users. Shortcuts, in case you’ve never used the app, essentially lets you put […]
10 Hacks Every Apple Mail User Should Know
Because the Mail app is built into all Macs, iPhones, and iPads, it becomes the default choice for many Apple users. For some, the simple interface is the biggest attraction, but that doesn’t mean the Mail app is a simple piece of software. After decades of active development, Mail is full of powerful hidden features […]
This Eufy Security Four-Camera Kit Is 43% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. At $199.96 for the four-camera kit, down from $349.99, the Eufy Security EufyCam C35 bundle is currently at its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. Eufy’s biggest advantage remains local storage—the included HomeBase […]
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Ranking Volatility Heated, Discover Data Goes Missing, FAQ Rich Results Totally Gone & Google Ads AI Dashboards
This week in search I covered, yep, heated Google search ranking volatility kicking in the middle of this week. Google updated its spam policies to say it also applies to Google’s AI responses in Search. Google Discover…
Should I Keep or Sell My Rental Property? (Huge Equity Gains) (Rookie Reply)
Have some home equity built up in one or more of your rental properties? What should you do? Get a line of credit? Sell? You have more options than you […]
Homes Sit on Market for Longest in Years | May 2026 Housing Market Update
It’s the middle of Spring, traditionally the busiest time in the housing market. But this year…things have changed. The market isn’t following regular patterns; some new concerns and opportunities are […]
Google AI Mode With Direct Hotel Booking Links Inside Responses
Google is now showing directly hotel booking links directly inside the AI-generated responses within AI Mode. This can lead to sending hotels direct traffic in the AI response, which seems like a win to me.
Google Ads Create Video With AI Beta
Google Ads is testing a new “Create video” beta feature that has the Gemini logo next to it. So this feature uses Gemini, Google’s AI, to create the video for you for your Demand Gen campaigns.
Google: Spam Policies Apply To AI Responses (AI Overviews & AI Mode)
Google updated the leading paragraph in the search spam policies to clarify that the policies apply to the Google Search AI responses, such as AI Overviews and AI Mode (or whatever else is AI-generated). Google said, “the Google Search spam policies also apply to generative AI responses in Google Search.”
