Bitcoin treasury purchase size collapses 86%, data shows
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- Posted on September 8, 2025
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Total BTC treasury holdings have hit a record high of 840,000 BTC. However, the average purchase size has collapsed by a staggering 86 percent. This waning demand was the key driver of the Q2 Bitcoin rally. They were the heroes of the last great rally, the talk of the town at the recent BTC Asia […]
Google AI Mode To Become Default For Google Search Soon
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- Posted on September 7, 2025
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Logan Kilpatrick, lead product manager for Google DeepMind, Gemini, and all AI products at Google, said Google AI Mode will be the default for Google Search “soon.” He said this after Google made google.com/ai go directly to AI Mode’s interface on Friday afternoon.
Under lock and key: Safeguarding business data with encryption
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- Posted on September 6, 2025
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As the attack surface expands and the threat landscape grows more complex, it’s time to consider whether your data protection strategy is fit for purpose
The Next Boox Palma E-Reader Might Be a Phone Too
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Boox Palma e-reader is unquestionably my favorite gadget from the last few years, but I also get why so many people find it to be a little confounding. It’s a phone-shaped e-ink device that has all the capabilities of a modern Android smartphone—in addition […]
The Best TV Deals Right Now
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. Getting the right TV is an art. You need […]
Smart Locks Protect Access, But They Can Also Protect Your Money When Things Go South
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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You ran the numbers. You raised the rent. Not only that, but you upgraded the unit. But you forgot one thing: security. Now your cap rate is bleeding from a […]
Is Alamo Drafthouse’s New ‘All In’ Plan Worth the Extra $10?
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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If you haven’t been to the movies in a while, you…actually probably won’t be surprised to learn that, like everything else, tickets are getting more expensive. According to The Numbers, a seat for the average movie in the U.S. now costs $11.31, up from $9.16 in 2019. Depending on where you live, or if you’re […]
Here’s When iOS 26 Will Likely Drop
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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The iPhone 17 is nearly upon us. Next week, Apple will take the virtual stage and announce its next generation of smartphones. There will be some big updates, like the ultra-thin iPhone Air and redesigned camera bump on the Pro, as well as some standard revisions, like the iPhone 17. But while Apple’s new iPhones […]
Florida and Texas Will Build 30% of New Multifamily Units This Year—Here’s What It Means For Investors In These Markets
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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By the end of 2025, over 500,000 newly constructed rental apartments are expected to hit the U.S. market, significantly increasing inventory and helping to alleviate the housing shortage, according to […]
What the “No Tax on Home Sales Act” Really Means For Real Estate Investors
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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In July 2025, President Donald Trump announced that his administration is considering a sweeping change to how capital gains are treated on home sales. Days later, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE With a $100 Gift Card
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. Samsung’s new budget phone, the Galaxy S25 FE, is […]
Six of the Best Indoor Air Quality Monitors for Your Home
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news. The quality of the air you […]
Ether ETF mania implodes: $505M lost in just 4 days
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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Ethereum ETFs lost $505M in just four days amid profit-taking and economic uncertainty. Bitcoin ETFs gained $284M, signaling a shift toward perceived safer crypto assets. Analysts warn volatility may continue, but long-term fundamentals for Ethereum remain strong. Ethereum ETFs took a sharp hit, losing $505 million in just four days. The pullback follows a strong […]
The Luna Smart Ring Is the Latest Subscription-Free Oura Alternative
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. A new subscription-free smart ring has hit the market, and unlike the Oura ring, it doesn’t require a subscription. The Luna Ring 2.0 even costs less up front: It starts at $300 (or $349 with the charging case), around $50 cheaper than both Oura and […]
College Students Can Now Get Microsoft 365 Personal for Free
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- Posted on September 5, 2025
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Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source. There are a lot of productivity apps available today, but many still see Microsoft Office as the gold standard. The problem is, unlike Google’s suite of apps, […]







