Google Testing AI Mode In Wild; Adds Product/Place Cards, History Tab & More
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- Posted on May 2, 2025
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Google is expanding AI Mode both in terms of features and access. Google is testing AI Mode in the wild with a limited number of searchers. Google also opened up its waitlist to all 18+ U.S. users. Google added product and place cards to the AI Mode results. Plus, Google added a history tab.
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Search Ranking Volatility, Wild AI Mode, Google Ads Commercial Queries & Channel Reporting & ChatGPT Shopping Search
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- Posted on May 2, 2025
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This week we covered the ongoing Google Search ranking volatility. I posted the big Google webmaster report for May. Google admitted in a deposition that it used its search data for Gemini AI. Google Search Console leaked that it was showing desktop data…
The miner’s paradox: why Trump’s era isn’t golden for US Bitcoin firms
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- Posted on May 2, 2025
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Most major US public Bitcoin miners expected to report Q1 losses despite high BTC prices. US tariffs on imported mining rigs raised costs and created strategic uncertainty for miners. The April Bitcoin halving event further pressured revenue by cutting block rewards by 50%. Despite entering office with promises to champion the US Bitcoin mining industry, […]
I Use My Stand Mixer for Fluffier Mashed Potatoes
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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Whatever happened to chunky mashed potatoes? There’s a lot of hype for the silky, nearly pudding-like variety of mash—which seem to be the only kind served at restaurants these days—but for me, nothing beats a heaping pile of fluffy smashed potatoes studded with knobbly bits of soft, uncrushed tuber. And if you too are a […]
Google’s Gemini App Is Getting AI Image Editing
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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Google is bringing AI image editing to Gemini, which means that you can use text-based prompts in the Gemini app or website to tweak existing images. This feature has been available in Google AI Studio for some time, and Google is now rolling it out to all Gemini users, with support for 45 languages. Google […]
How (and Why) to Use Your Steam Deck’s ‘Desktop’ Mode
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Steam Deck makes your PC games feel like they were built for handheld gaming, but it’s kind of like a fancy illusion. Under the hood, the Steam Deck is essentially a Linux PC that employs a user interface made for a controller. What that […]
How Apple’s Loss in Court May Benefit You, Even if You Don’t Play ‘Fortnite’
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone next week, according to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney. That may not sound like huge news to those of you that have never played Fortnite, but the game’s return follows a court ruling that has implications for many other apps you likely use every day. The ruling, from […]
The Garmin Forerunner 265 Is $100 Off Right Now
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- Posted on May 1, 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. Garmin is well-known among fitness smartwatch enthusiasts, and if you’re a runner, the Forerunner 265 is the best option in the Garmin lineup. The Forerunner 265 is without question the best fitness watch for […]
The 18 Coolest Vampire Movies for Fans of ‘Sinners’
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Though the marketing was a bit cagey, it’s clear by this point that Ryan Coogler’s latest, the critical and box office powerhouse Sinners, throws vampires into its genre-busting mix unashamedly. Set largely in 1932, the movie follows a couple of twin brothers (both played by […]
TheWizards APT group uses SLAAC spoofing to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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ESET researchers analyzed Spellbinder, a lateral movement tool used to perform adversary-in-the-middle attacks
You Can Watch YouTube on Your Peloton Now
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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Big news for Peloton fans: As of this week, you can watch plain old YouTube on your Bike, Bike+, Tread, or Row. Now, you may be saying, “YouTube TV was already an option in my Peloton’s Entertainment tab. What’s the big deal?” The big deal, my friend, is that YouTube TV is a subscription television […]
Roku’s Latest Updates Are for Sports Fans, Filmgoers, and Trivia Nerds
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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Roku has a few new features coming to its devices. These includes an alert when new movies hit streaming services, badges for award-winning films, and sports highlights for the teams you support. These updates will be rolling out over the coming months, the company said. Here are all the new features Roku announced in its […]
SUI and SEI rally as Bitcoin tops $96K, breakouts signal 2025 highs
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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The surge in the altcoins comes amid a broader rally triggered by Bitcoin’s new milestone. The daily chart for SUI reveals a bull flag pattern, often considered a continuation signal for uptrends. After dipping below $0.14 earlier this year, the token has reversed its downtrend. As Bitcoin pushed past $96,000 this week, it reignited interest […]
Windows Recall Is Back (but Should You Use It?)
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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Originally launched by Microsoft last July, Windows Recall was swiftly pulled in response to a barrage of security and privacy complaints. Now it’s back, with some tweaks to make it more palatable for users—but there remain plenty of concerns about what happens when it’s enabled. If you’re new to the story, Recall is an AI-powered […]
Microsoft Just Raised Prices on Xbox Consoles and Games
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- Posted on May 1, 2025
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Everything seems to be getting more expensive these days, and video games are no exception. Case in point: Microsoft, just jacked up the recommended prices on its video game products. Xbox consoles and games alike are seeing cost increases—all of which go into effect today, May 1. You can find the full list of price […]









