EU Fines Google $3.5 Billion; Must Divest Part Of Ad-Tech Business
The European Union has fined Google $3.5 billion, 2.95 billion euro, for breaking its competition rules by favoring its own digital advertising services. Part of this ruling also says Google is required to divest part of its ad-tech business.
Why the ‘Talk Test’ Is Better Than Heart Rate Zones
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. Whether you’re running or lifting, it’s all too easy to overdo it during your workout. While I’m marathon training, 80% of my runs are much easier than […]
The PlayStation 5 Is at Its Lowest Price Ever 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. 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. Woot has a video game sale that is mostly […]
Free ChatGPT Users Just Got Access to One of the Paid App’s Most Useful Features
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. Over time, the new features that OpenAI adds to ChatGPT for paying users gradually make their way down to the free tier for everyone else, too—and that’s […]
These Are the Best VPN Deals for 2025
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A VPN is one of those services that’s always good to have around. These networks encrypt your traffic by sending it through proxies located around the globe, and they’re useful whether you need some […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: September 5, 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. Apple will be updating Apple Intelligence, Siri…
How to Self-Host All Kinds of Apps (and Why You Should)
In so many ways, privacy is dead—or at least a lot more challenging to maintain than it used to be. In public, you’re probably seen by dozens of cameras every day just as you go about your business. At home, almost everything we do online—from social media posts to the shows we watch on our […]
This Convincing PayPal Email Is Actually a Scam
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. Scammers are once again impersonating PayPal and trying to trick users into handing over access to their accounts and their cash. The latest email campaign alerts recipients […]
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Are Over $100 Off Right Now
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 are […]
Where We’d Invest in Real Estate Right Now (9 Markets)
Here’s where we’d invest in real estate right now. The best markets to buy rental properties are often overlooked, affordable cities with strong rents, reasonable home prices, and robust job […]
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation Markets: Which We’d Choose (Rookie Reply)
Welcome to another Rookie Reply, where Tony J Robinson and Ashley Kehr answer questions from the BiggerPockets Forums and Real Estate Rookie Facebook group. This time, we’re covering questions like: […]
Google Local Panel With Weird Third-Party Directory Card
We know Google can show AI-generated summary cards in the local panels on mobile and desktop. But I am not sure what this thing is, it was spotted by Stephen White and it shows a website card from a third-party site, like a directory.
Microsoft Testing Bing Maps Beta
Microsoft has been beta testing a new Bing Maps interface for the past couple of months. I just recently became aware of it and wanted to share some screenshots of it.
Google Ads API Releases Monthly In 2026
Google will switch to a monthly release cycle for the Google Ads API in 2026. These are all estimated release dates but Google wants to release more frequent updates and will aim for a monthly release cycle.
Google Ads Will No Longer Restrict Mature Cosmetic Procedures
Google Ads will soon allow advertisers to place ads for “Mature Cosmetic Procedures.” This change goes into effect on September 22, 2025, and then advertisers will be allowed to advertise for cosmetic services and plastic surgery focused on intimate body parts.
