This Lenovo IdeaPad Laptop Is Nearly 50% Off 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 in the market for a new Windows 11 laptop for everyday use that’s under $150, the bestselling Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 14″ Laptop is a smart choice – and right now, it’s $129 […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: October 29, 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 ranking volatility is heating up again…
Get Into ‘Deep Work’ to Be More Productive
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deep work is a concept most popularly defined by Cal Newport, who wrote the aptly titled Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. As he tells it, deep work is a state where you find the ability to focus completely on a […]
Google Search Ranking Volatility Around October 28th
There may have been another Google Search ranking algorithm tweak around October 28th or so. I am seeing some rumblings both within the SEO community chatter and the third-party Google tracking tools. It seems some are noticing big search ranking swings around October 28th.
‘Mind Maps’ Are an Excellent Productivity Hack
Different productivity hacks work for different people, which is why there are so many of them. But if you happen to be a visual learner, there’s one in particular that might be suited for you: mind mapping. Mind maps are diagrams designed to organize information and data points that relate to each other, making everything […]
He Was Right in 2000, 2008, and 2020: Now He’s Saying to Buy
He was right in 2000, 2008, and 2020—now he’s saying it’s time to buy. Brian Burke is one of the most revered minds in real estate investing. Almost nobody has […]
2025 Investing Update: Rates, Recession Risks, and Rookie Advantages
Have you seen the headlines lately? If so, you might be tempted to pump the brakes on real estate investing and wait for the economy to pick up. But you […]
Undocumented Google User Agent For GeminiiOS
There may be an undocumented Google user agent named GeminiiOS. GeminiiOS is apparently used when a user clicks on a source link from the Gemini app on their iPhone.
Google Local Service Ads Tests Reviews & Overview Buttons
Google is testing adding to the call and message button on Local Service Ads a reviews and sometimes overview button. Reviews takes you to the reviews but the overview button to the local listing for that business.
Ad Tech Monopoly: Judge Rules Google Can’t Relitigate Core Antitrust Facts
A judge has ruled, giving Google a blow in its ad tech monopoly legal battle. This ruling should help the plaintiffs suing Google not get hung up in court as long as some expected, plus Google can’t relitgate the core facts in that antitrust case.
Google Merchant Center Preferred Audience For Promotions Restrictions
Google Merchant Center now lets some merchants and advertisers define an audience for a promotion. This allows you to restrict who sees the promotion in Google Search for your Merchant Center shopping listings.
Google Rolls Out Early Access To Gemini For Home Voice Assistant
We all knew it was coming and now Google is roll out early access to Gemini for Home voice assistant in the U.S. You can either say “Hey Google” to your speaker or display to request specific help or answers, or talk naturally with Gemini Live by saying “Hey Google, let’s chat.”
Australia tightens crypto rules: check out all the details
Crypto firms offering financial products must obtain an AFSL by 30 June. Bitcoin and NFTs are said to be excluded from the financial product category. The Treasury has finished consultations on new crypto legislation. Australia has tightened its regulatory framework for digital assets, introducing updated guidelines that define how crypto service providers will be classified […]
Battle for a green month: Can Bitcoin hold its gains as ‘Uptober’ comes to a close?
Bitcoin is fighting to close October in positive territory, a key historical signal. The month has been highly volatile, with a 13% correction at one point. A series of technical indicators are now pointing to a bullish short-term structure. It has been an up-and-down and often frustrating month for Bitcoin traders, a period of wild […]
I Tried Google’s New AI Health Coach, and It Left Me Utterly Baffled
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google has launched its “Personal Health Agent,” an AI coach available in the Fitbit app. Currently it’s in a “preview” mode, and limited to Android users in the U.S. who have a Fitbit Premium subscription. That group includes me, so I tried it, and it […]
