Chrome’s AI Might Be Taking Up a Bunch of Storage, but You Can Fix It
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world, but it isn’t necessarily the most efficient. While Chrome offers users the most compatibility with Google’s products and services—not to mention a huge library of extensions—it has a habit of hogging more system resources […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 6, 2026
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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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…
The 2023 Google Pixel Fold Is 75% Off Right Now
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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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. The Google Pixel Fold launched in 2023 as Google’s first foldable, and while newer phones have come out since then, this current price changes how you might look at it. It is listed at […]
Samsung’s Latest Flagship Soundbar Is $700 Off Right Now
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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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. Samsung’s flagship soundbars have reached the point where the yearly upgrades are more about refinement than reinvention, and that is pretty much the story with the Samsung HW-Q990H. Right now, this 2026 model is […]
Official: OpenAI Beta Self-Serve Ads Manager For ChatGPT Ads
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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A few weeks ago, we uncovered the beta self-serve Ads Manager for ChatGPT Ads. It was before it officially launched but now OpenAI officially announced its “beta self-serve Ads Manager that allows advertisers in the US to sign up and purchase ads directly to appear in ChatGPT.”
Google Tests Gemini 3 Model Options In Search Bar
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Google is testing letting searchers select the Gemini 3 model they want to use directly in the Google Search bar. The options can include, Pro, Fast or Auto, from what I can see.
Google Expands UCP Checkout To Main Search Results
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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In February, Google announced that UCP, Universal Commerce Protocol, powered checkout is available in AI Mode. Well, now you can use UCP powered checkout in the main search results for some retailers like Wayfair.
Google Tests New Anchor Links & Favicon Experiences In AI Mode
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Google is testing an update to the citations, anchor links, and favicons within the AI Mode results. This new experience seems to make the citations more clickable because the embedded links have larger favicons and seem to appear more often, near the text it is referencing.
Google AI Overviews With Author Names & Source (Again)
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Google is showing the full author name and the source, like LinkedIn – and name or Medium – and name, for the citations. It makes sense for these social platforms to show the name, because anyone can write anything on these platforms, so knowing the name makes it more useful.
If You’re Worried About Money, Hear This w/How to Money
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Most Americans are worried about money. Paying the bills, having enough for retirement, and being able to afford emergency expenses. And, like many of us, you may have grown up […]
Google Local Service Ads Account Access Not Loading For Advertisers
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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The Google Local Service Ads account access tab has not been loading and working for advertisers for the past several days. There are numerous reports of it failing throughout the day and it has become a huge frustration for a number of Google advertisers.
Bitcoin price crosses $81K, but derivatives and network activity remain low: check forecast
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $81,000 as short-term momentum strengthens. Weak network growth signals cautious market participation. BTC faces major resistance at $89,500. Bitcoin has climbed above $81,000, extending its monthly recovery and testing its highest trading range in roughly three months. At press time, BTC was trading around $81,467 after gaining 5.2% over the past […]
A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack
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- Posted on May 6, 2026
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ESET researchers have investigated an ongoing attack by the ScarCruft APT group that targets the Yanbian region via backdoor-laced Windows and Android games
My Favorite Travel Headphones Are $150 Off
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- Posted on May 5, 2026
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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. As a headphone reviewer, not a lot of headphones outside of the flagship Sony, Bose, and Apple models get me excited. However, the JBL Tour One M3 Smart Tx headphones not only got me […]
These TVs Are Part of the Roku/TCL Class Action Lawsuit
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- Posted on May 5, 2026
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If Roku or TCL made your TV, listen up: Your set might be involved in a class action lawsuit. Both TV manufacturers are currently in the middle of a suit, and while it’s far too early to know where the case is going or what a potential settlement would be, we do know which TVs […]









