Google Ads Touts New AI To Reduce Invalid Traffic In Some Cases By 40%
Google announced it has new AI and large language models to fight invalid ad traffic or as Google calls it “IVT.” Google explained they have used AI for a long time, but they had some breakthroughs that resulted in a “40% reduction in IVT stemming from deceptive or disruptive ad serving practices.”
Google Allows Dating & Companionship Ads In More Countries
Google has removed some of the restricted countries from the list of countries not allowed to serve Dating and Companionship ads. Specifically, Google removed Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan and the UAE from the list.
Google & Bing Tests Search Title Expansion, Colors & More
Google and Bing are busy testing changing the search results snippets title. In one case, Google is expanding the title of the search result on mouse hover. In another case, Google is testing changing the color of the title on hover. Bing is also testing title colors and moving the URL in the search snippet.
Google Ads Performance Max Campaigns Gain Gender Exclusion
Google Ads has added the gender exclusions feature for Performance Max campaigns. This was previously announced last week and is now showing up in the Google Ads interfaces for advertisers.
Altcoins soar, Bitcoin stalls as Fed rate cut speculation hits fever pitch
A simmering crypto rally boiled over into a full-blown frenzy during late US trading hours on Tuesday, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dropped a bombshell suggestion that sent shockwaves through the market: the Federal Reserve should consider an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut. His words acted like rocket fuel for risk assets, unleashing a […]
The Easiest Way to Upload Short Videos to Discord Without Nitro
Want to quickly upload a video to Discord but don’t have a paid account? Handbrake just added a new feature to quickly convert short videos to fit under the maximum upload size. Discord limits free users—that is, anyone who doesn’t pay for Nitro or Nitro Basic—to 10 MB uploads for all files. This can make […]
How to Make Spotify Louder
If you’re new to Spotify, you might notice something weird: Music might just sound a bit more quiet than it should. Maybe it’s a problem every now and then, or maybe it’s an issue for most songs. Either way, it’s annoying. Spotify should sound loud enough, especially when you feel you’ve turned up the volume […]
Why Your Old SD Card Won’t Work With the Switch 2
We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Switch 2 comes with 256GB of internal storage, a generous amount compared to its predecessor, which started at only 32GB. However, if you want more storage so you can load some bigger games, you might’ve noticed the Switch 2 won’t accept your old SD […]
This Floating Outdoor Speaker Is 40% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A waterproof speaker is a year-round essential — it’s perfect for hanging in the shower or floating in the bath as you listen to your favorite playlist, or setting up poolside in the summertime. […]
The Best Ways to Manage Your MacBook’s Battery Health
Battery life is one of the best parts of recent MacBooks. The M-series processors means you can potentially go a couple days without visiting a charger. I rarely even notice my laptop has a battery unless I’m traveling. But that kind of battery life doesn’t last forever. Batteries degrade over time, and to a certain […]
The JBL Vibe Beam Earbuds Are $35 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 looking for a pair of high-quality earbuds that won’t cost you an arm and a leg, the JBL Vibe Beam earbuds are currently discounted at $34.95 on Amazon. While they won’t deliver […]
You Can Now Use Your ClassPass Credits for AMC Movie Tickets
ClassPass, a subscription service best known for its health and fitness offerings, is expanding beyond the gym and into a venue mostly associate with sitting down for hours at a stretch. The fitness membership platform announced this week that subscribers can now use their ClassPass credits to purchase movie tickets at AMC Theatres. The move […]
This App Switcher for Mac Is Way Faster Than Command-Tab
Command-Tab is one of my Mac’s most-used keyboard shortcuts. It lets me switch between open apps quickly, which is a crucial part of my workflow. But I am guilty of using way too many apps at once, and I’ve started to run into Command-Tab’s limitations. The most annoying of these is that I have to […]
Five New Features and Changes in the Latest iOS 26 Beta
Apple dropped the sixth developer beta for iOS 26 on Monday. This new beta will likely be the exact same build that Apple releases as public beta 3 in the coming hours or days, which means all testers will be able to experience the new features and changes imminently. For the rest of us, it’s […]
Oura’s App Can Now Track Pregnancy and Menopause
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Starting this week, the Oura ring’s app will be able to track what stage of pregnancy you’re in, and will finally adapt the messages you see about readiness and sleep to account for how your body changes in pregnancy. Oura has also introduced a tracker […]
