Google & Bing Testing Bolding Snippets On Hover
Both Google and Microsoft Bing are testing hover effects that will bold elements of the search results. Google is testing bolding the description of the snippet and Bing is testing bolding the title of the snippet.
Google Ads Ad Preview Tool Update
Google seems to be rolling out an update to its Ad Preview tool within Google Ads. The ad preview tool also shows a preview of a Google search result page for a specific term. This helps you view which ads and assets are appearing for your keyword, Google explained.
Google Top Stories Preferred Sources Labs Feature Can Be Big For Publishers
Google Search is testing yet another way to indicate to Google that you prefer specific sources, news sources, and publications, so that Google can show you fresh content from those sources. It is a Search Labs feature called “Preferred Sources” and is available for English in the US and India.
Google Offerwall Out Of Beta
After over a year of being in beta, Google has announced the launch of Offerwall. “Offerwall messages allow your site visitors to choose alternative ways to support your site and gain access to your content, such as viewing a rewarded ad or paying a fee,” Google wrote.
Head Of Google Search, Liz Reid, On Ads & SEO With AI Search
Liz Reid, the head of Google Search, spoke with Reed Albergotti of Semafor, on Google’s push towards AI Search. The interview was conducted weeks ago at Google I/O but was just published this week. It is worth a read but I wanted to highlight the SEO comments and ads comments in that article.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Where The Google Core Updates, Web Is Thriving & AI Index Freshness
Another week and more Google search ranking volatility hits, this time on June 25 and June 26. Google promised more core updates, more often, but that did not happen. Google’s Nick Fox says he questions the AI Overview click studies and says the web is thriving…
Google AI Overviews Tests Showing Site Names
Google is testing adding the site name next to the link icons in the AI Overviews within Google Search. This makes it much more likely for searchers to click on the links and click over to the source of the information.
Genius Group to split $1B lawsuit proceeds between shareholders and its Bitcoin treasury
Genius Group plans to split lawsuit wins between shareholder dividends and Bitcoin. The company is pursuing two lawsuits seeking over $1 billion in shareholder-related damages. Genius Group’s current BTC holdings stand at 100 BTC and it now targets 1,000 BTC as part of its treasury plan. Singapore-based edtech firm Genius Group has unveiled an ambitious […]
Bitcoin holds above $107K ahead of major quarterly options expiry
Bitcoin (BTC) held steady above $107,500 ahead of a major options expiry on Friday. 38% of Deribit’s $40B in BTC options open interest will expire, with a “max pain” price of $102,000. Bitcoin’s implied volatility has dropped from 50% in April to 38%, signaling increased market confidence. Bitcoin traded within a narrow range during US […]
How to Speak With a Real Person at Best Buy Customer Service
Sometimes the help you need doesn’t fit in one of the pre-recorded number dial options, and speaking with a human on the other line is really what you need. With Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sale on the horizon, many shoppers will likely need some assistance. I have found that it’s easy to get […]
The Blue Screen of Death Is Dead
Microsoft’s iconic Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is dead after 40 years. RIP to the most panic-inducing screen a Windows user can encounter. Now, get ready to fear the Black Screen of Death. In a blog post on its website today, the company revealed it’s ready to go live with an error screen redesign it’s […]
WhatsApp Found Another Way to Cram AI Into Your Chats
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has been adding more and more AI features into its apps as of late, whether you asked for them or not. WhatsApp in particular has received a lot of Meta’s AI attention in recent times, with the addition of a dedicated Meta AI button in the […]
You Can Force Your Router to Prioritize Your Game Downloads
Hideo Kojima’s latest package delivery/tar-based afterlife simulator is finally out today. It’s also a massive download, like most AAA games these days. If you’re impatient, or just want to be a bit more considerate of other people on your network, don’t forget that your router can (probably) give your console a bit of a boost. […]
You Can Still Apply for Your Share of That $126 Million ‘Fortnite’ Settlement
In December of last year, the FTC issued a first round of payments in a 2022 settlement that required Fortnite maker Epic Games to refund $245 million to players. Now, the Commission is re-opening claims, with $126 million up for grabs. Even if you have to split that, the average sum for each impacted user […]
Why You Shouldn’t Panic About Gemini’s Privacy Changes
This week, Google sent an email to some Gemini users outlining changes in how the AI chatbot will interact with other Android apps, including Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities. Initially, the message was interpreted to mean that Gemini would potentially have more access to user data, but it turns out the update may not actually […]
