Google Is Rolling Out Its AI Age Verification to More Services, and I’m Skeptical
Yesterday, I wrote about how YouTube is now using AI to guess your age. The idea is this: Rather than rely on the age attached to your account, YouTube analyzes your activity on its platform, and makes a determination based on how your activity corresponds to others users. If the AI thinks you’re an adult, […]
This Amazon Echo Show 8 Is $40 Off on Woot 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’re looking to get more out of your video-enabled Alexa device, right now you can get an open box Amazon Echo Show 8 for $110 on Woot! That’s $40 less than a brand […]
The Pixel 8 Pro Is Nearly 50% Off, and It Comes With a Free Pixel Watch 2
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Google has officially announced the Google Pixel 10 lineup set to be released in August, along with the Pixel Watch 4, so it makes sense they’re trying to get rid of their older models’ […]
Three Things I Liked About Garmin’s Sleep Band, After My First Night
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I woke up this morning from my first night with Garmin’s Index sleep band, and so far it’s exactly what I hoped for—super comfortable, and requires no thought to use. You just put it on when you go to bed, and everything is taken care […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: July 31, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
I’m a Lifelong Anime Fan, and These Are 18 of My Favorite Anime on Crunchyroll
If you like anime, Crunchyroll is probably still the best streaming service for you. While other platforms, including Netflix, have made huge strides in bringing anime into U.S. homes, Crunchyroll still has the largest collection of classics, modern hits, and most importantly, currently airing programs you can find right now. That’s what makes compiling a […]
Don’t Fall for This Fake Email About Your Instagram Account
Social media is both a frequent vehicle and target for scammers, who use it for everything from impersonating banks offering fake investment advice to spreading malware through AI-generated videos. A campaign currently circulating targets Instagram users via phishing emails—with a twist. How the mailto: Instagram scam works Malwarebytes Labs has identified a phishing scheme that […]
The Beats Studio Buds 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 Beats Studio Buds are currently down to $79.95 on Woot, which is the lowest price they’ve hit so far (according to price trackers). That’s a big cut from the usual $149.95 and even […]
Here’s Why Steam Is Banning Adult Games
If you’re a fan of adult games, I don’t judge, but video game distributers Steam and itch.io have started to. Both platforms have recently pulled down a ton of adult games, a sign of a widespread shift in how games are distributed online and how game distributors handle explicit content. Whether you’re concerned about censorship, […]
Multifamily Buying Window Widens (We’re Already Investing)
Dave Meyer and Kathy Fettke reveal their current real estate investment strategies, including the assets and markets they think will have the best values for the rest of 2025. Dave […]
Google Search Posts On Reddit Section Replacing Discussion and Forums?
Google is testing a new section in the search results titled “Posts on Reddit.” This section seems to maybe replacing or be in addition to the Discussions and Forums section, which also shows Reddit threads in a dedicated section.
Google To Use Machine Learning To Determine Age For Ads & More
Google emailed advertisers and publishers yesterday that they will begin using machine learning to estimate the age of signed-in users in the United States to “protect young people as they use Google products.” This means Google will disable ad personalization and disallow sensitive creative categories from serving for users under 18.
Google Tests Search Term Insights For Responsive Search Ads
Google seems to be testing the search terms insights report for responsive search ads. Search terms insights help you understand how your customers are searching and engaging with your business on Google.
Microsoft Bing Advertising Revenue Up 21% Yet Again
Microsoft reported its fourth quarter 2025 earnings and it showed that its search and advertising revenue was up for the third time in a row by 21%. The previous two quarters it was up 21% as well, then the quarter before that was up 18%, then 19% but before that it was 12% and 8%.
Google Shopping Tests Clickable Submenus Categories
Google is testing a clickable version of the sub-menu within Google Shopping, next to the G super logo we spotted before. This menu is below the other menu and lets you filter down by product sub-category.
