Google Tests Linking Reviews Button On Local Panel To AI Overviews
Google seems to be testing linking the “Reviews” button you see in the local panel, on a Google Business Profile, to AI Overviews. So when you search for a business, see the local panel on the right side, and then click on “reviews,” you are taken to an AI Overview result.
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – April 2025 edition
From the near-demise of MITRE’s CVE program to a report showing that AI outperforms elite red teamers in spearphishing, April 2025 was another whirlwind month in cybersecurity
Crypto news today: Bitcoin tops $95K, stocks rally despite analyst’s ‘blind market’ warning
Bitcoin traded above $95,400 Tuesday, showing resilience despite economic concerns. US stocks (S&P 500, Nasdaq +0.55%) also continued their recovery from early April tariff fears. Consumer confidence hit lowest since May 2020; JOLTS job openings missed estimates. Cryptocurrency markets displayed notable stability on Tuesday, seemingly unfazed by mounting pessimism regarding the economic impact of the […]
Try This Mac-Based Notepad Alternative to Give Your Sticky Notes Superpowers
When it comes to note-taking apps on the Mac, it’s hard to look past Apple Notes, as it has a lot of features and has proven itself to be quite reliable. But in my workflow, I sometimes miss having a scratchpad on my Mac, something akin to Notepad on Windows. I like using tools like […]
Strava’s AI Will Now Predict Your Race Times (but I’m Skeptical)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Strava, the superstar running/cycling app, now has a subscriber-only AI feature that will predict how fast it thinks you could run a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon. The predictions use a different method from those you might see from other sources, though. For me, Strava’s […]
Google Wallet Is Expanding Digital IDs to More States and the UK
More Android users will be able to use their phones to verify their identities instead of their drivers licenses or passports, as Google Wallet is expanding its digital ID features to more U.S. states and the UK. In an April 29 blog post, Google announced that residents in Arkansas, Montana, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia […]
The Four Worst Reasons to Sell Your Home
Considering how much work goes into buying a home, it’s surprising how many people view it as a temporary situation. The concept of the “property ladder”—buying a small, affordable “starter” house just to build equity and trade up to a larger home, and then doing it again until you’re living in some kind of mansion—makes […]
Update Your Old LG Phone While You Still Can
There was once a time when LG was among the major smartphone manufacturers. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case for a while now: LG gave up on the phone business in April 2021, reducing the choices Android customers have—especially in the United States. It was a shame, since LG made some cool phones back in […]
This Windows App Lets You Add Time, Weather, and Other Widgets to Your Wallpaper
Mac users can put any widget on their desktop. Windows puts widgets into a dedicated area that’s not really customizable and curates headlines from the absolute worst places on the web. What if you just want a few simple pieces of information to show up over your wallpaper? A free application called BeWidgets lets you […]
The Top 3 Housing Markets Expected to Grow in 2025
In this analysis, I didn’t want to include markets that are still growing and already on everyone’s radar, like Boise, Idaho; Raleigh, North Carolina; and, of course, Austin, Texas. Instead, […]
Everything We Know About Amazon Prime Day 2025
We may earn a commission from links on this page. While there was no question we’d be getting another Prime Day in 2025, now it’s official: In a press release, Amazon has confirmed the return of what is sure to be biggest online sales event of the year. Here is everything we know so far […]
Using YouTube on TVs and Gaming Consoles Is About to Get a Lot Better
Though it started life on computers and mobile, YouTube is also among the most-used apps on TVs and gaming consoles. People use the service to watch gaming livestreams, video walkthroughs, and even YouTube Shorts on their much bigger screens—and the experience is about to get better. As part of its Q2 2025 update, Google has […]
‘Wrong Phone Number’ Scams Are on the Rise
If you’ve received an innocent-sounding text from a number you don’t recognize, it’s not actually innocent. It’s likely the start of a “wrong phone number” scam, which is increasingly being used to steal money and information from victims. I personally have been sent variations on this theme: “Hello! I hope you had a good day.” […]
Amazon Might Start Showing Customers Some Tariff-Related Price Increases
Amazon and the White House are not getting along at the moment. A report from Punchbowl News claims that Amazon had plans to disclose how tariffs are raising the price of products across the site. It seems that when you clicked on a product, you would not only see the current cost, but also the […]
Use This Shortcut to Remove AI From Google Photos Search
By default, Google Photos now uses Gemini AI to search through your photo library. This is thanks to a new feature called Ask Photos that rolled out late last year. While this feature is great for locating specific photos, it’s not as fast as the older search option, so it’s not ideal for every search, […]
