I Use CubiCasa to Make Floor Plans of My House (and You Should Too)
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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Buying a house can be a confusing experience. From the moment you decide you want a specific property, things begin to move really quickly. You’re bombarded by information, questions, so it’s little wonder that many folks—myself included—find themselves owning a property without knowing some of the key details, like the floor plan of the place. […]
This Money Transfer Scam Fooled a Financial Advice Columnist
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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If you get an unsolicited call or email urging you to move your savings to a different account in order to “protect” it, don’t. This is a form of impersonation scam—preying on fear—that has you hand your money directly to fraudsters in the name of security. Victims of this scam have lost significant sums of […]
The Best Real Estate Loans You DON’T Know About
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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These investment property loans can get you a 4% interest rate, a lower monthly payment, or require very little cash at closing. They’re still available in 2025, but most real […]
The Real “Cheat Code” for Financial Freedom (Not Rentals?)
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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Rentals can give you financial freedom, but what if there’s a better way? Today’s guest took a much different path, buying a business that gave him immediate cash flow. Now, […]
Bing Updates Copilot AI Answer UX To Improve CTR?
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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Microsoft has updated the Bing Search Copilot AI answer design to move the sources section under a “read more” tab, which I assume Microsoft is testing to see if it drives more or fewer clicks to publishers.
Tool Tracks Referral Traffic From ChatGPT vs Google: Can AI Catch Up?
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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A new tool from Tim Souo and Ahrefs at chatgpt-vs-google.com aims to show the growth rate of ChatGPT’s referral traffic compared to Google Search. Tim said the chart shows that OpenAI’s ChatGPT “doesn’t seem enough to catch up with Google anytime soon, given their respective traffic shares.”
Google Ads To Update Child Sexual Abuse Imagery Policy
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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Google will be updating the Google Ads Child Sexual Abuse Imagery policy (CSAI)on October 22, 2025. The update will “improve clarity and transparency,” according to Google.
Google Clippable Coupons Toned Down For Search Snippets
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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Google seems to have launched a more toned down version of the clippable coupons within the search result snippets. Now it just says “copy code” next to the percentage off, at the bottom of the search result snippet.
Google Ads Search Partner Network Full Placement Reporting Is Finaly Here
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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Google Ads seems to be rolling out full placement reporting for the Search Partner Network (SPN). This is a feature advertisers have been begging and praying for, for probably 20 years now. You will be able to see exactly where your ads are appearing on with a list of all SPN sites your campaigns served […]
SoFi Bank to start using Bitcoin for cross-border payments
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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SoFi will enable instant cross-border transfers using Bitcoin and UMA. Transfers will convert USD to Bitcoin via Lightning, then to local currency. The service will first launch in Mexico with lower fees than traditional remittances. SoFi Bank is preparing to shake up the global remittance industry by introducing a blockchain-powered international money transfer service. The […]
Crypto update: Bitcoin slips as analysts warn of ‘fragile’ market structure
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- Posted on August 20, 2025
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Bitcoin and Ether prices are falling despite positive industry news. A key disconnect exists between weak price action and strong fundamentals. Glassnode warns of market fragility and stretched leverage in the short term. A profound and unsettling disconnect is cleaving the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in Asia. While a torrent […]
Spotify’s New Feature Lets You Mix Your Playlists Like a DJ
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- Posted on August 19, 2025
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Spotify’s latest feature drop is for aspiring DJs: you can now add and customize transitions between tracks on your playlists. “Mix,” which is in beta, lets users blend songs on playlists they’ve created to minimize awkward pauses or simply get creative with the flow from song to song. Audio mixing is the newest upgrade from […]
Bitcoin at risk of a 51% attack from two miners
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- Posted on August 19, 2025
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Foundry USA and AntPool now control over half of Bitcoin’s hash power. Bitcoin price is slipping toward $110,530, a crucial support level. Macro fears and Fed shifts add pressure to already weak crypto markets. After Monero’s 51% takeover, two Bitcoin mining pools have sparked fears of a potential 51% attack on Bitcoin. Notably, the developments […]
What to Expect From Made by Google 2025
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- Posted on August 19, 2025
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Made by Google 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 20, which means we’re just hours away from seeing all the new hardware Google has in the works. The company has confirmed a few details here and there, but beyond some product renders, Google is waiting to share specifics until its reps are on stage. Still, […]
Peloton’s Yoga Offerings Are Surprisingly Robust
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- Posted on August 19, 2025
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At this point, it’s safe to say that the Peloton app and I are quite locked in. I use it every day, whether I’m riding my trusty, beloved Bike, taking a walk, stretching, attempting to learn how to enjoy running, or even meditating—and I don’t even like meditating; I just like how Peloton does it. […]





