ChatGPT Finally Has a Free (but Limited) Deep Research Tool
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Months after enabling Deep Research in its expensive $200 ChatGPT Pro plan, OpenAI is now rolling out the feature to all users. Anyone can now access a lightweight version of Deep Research for free. This new version of Deep Research sits somewhere between a regular ChatGPT search and a ChatGPT Pro-style in-depth report. These searches […]
The Best AI Video Generators (and How They Compare to Each Other)
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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AI video generators are rapidly improving and becoming more widely available, with Google’s Veo 2 now built into the Gemini app for anyone paying for a Google One AI Premium plan. Like OpenAI’s Sora, Runway, Adobe’s Firefly, and others, Veo 2 enables you to create a professional-looking video from nothing more than a text prompt. […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 28, 2025
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
The Easiest Ways to Free Up Photos Storage on iCloud and iPhone
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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I keep looking for ways to free up storage space on my iPhone and on iCloud. I am a data hoarder who hates deleting things, but when I almost managed to fill up my 256GB iPhone, I knew I had a problem and began aggressively deleting unwanted data. However, photos takes up most of the […]
This Magic Mouse 2 Is $50 Right Now
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- Posted on April 28, 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. If you’re tied into the Apple ecosystem and looking to upgrade your mouse or streamline your desk setup, Woot is offering a refurbished Apple Magic Mouse 2 for $49.99 for the next twelve days—or […]
How to Take Money From Your Retirement Accounts Without a Penalty (and When You Should)
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Saving up to retire takes decades of planning (and sometimes sacrifice), not to mention a steady income that allows you to put that money aside. Not everyone makes it to the finish line; in 2024, close to 5% of people with 401(k) plans took a hardship withdrawal, pulling money from their future to solve immediate […]
Apple Updates Applebot Docs: Explaining Applebot-Extended vs Applebot
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Apple has made some updates to its Applebot documentation, primarily explaining the difference between the normal Applebot crawler and the Applebot-Extended crawler. To be clear, Applebot-Extended is not new, Apple introduced it about a year ago but Apple wanted to clarify how blocking Applebot-Extended impacts Applebot, if at all.
Google Tests New Shipping, Returns & Payment Section In Retail Knowledge Panel
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Last December, we reported how Google was showing a payments option section in the retailer/merchant knowledge panel. Google is now testing a clearer version of it, while adding shipping and return information to the payments section.
Bing Copilot Answer More Videos Section
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Microsoft Bing is testing placing a “more videos” section in the Bing Copilot answers. Recently we covered how Bing placed images and video links but this implementation makes more sense.
Deposition: Google Used Search Signals & Data To Train Gemini AI Models
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Google uses its search engine data and signals to help train its Gemini AI models, we learned from documents from the DOJ deposition testimony. Although, we kind of knew that when Google launched SGE, they told us they used Google Search’s core ranking systems to help identify high-quality sites (although, it didn’t seem like they […]
“Technical” Recession is Imminent: Is the Housing Market Safe?
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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What the heck is happening with the US economy? Stocks are down, now they’re up, mortgage rates are dropping—wait, scratch that—they’re back up again, the Fed could have a new […]
11 Rentals in 4 Years with SMALL, Affordable Multifamily Properties
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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The housing market could do something it’s never done before—permanently reverse. For as long as home prices have been recorded, they’ve always increased over time. But, with one of the […]
From Zero to $8,000/Month Cash Flow in Just 2 Years (While Working a W2)
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Growing to $8,000 in monthly cash flow and 35 rental units—all while working a W2 job?! Just two years ago, today’s guest knew nothing about real estate investing. But he […]
Google Search Console API Data Stuck On April 22
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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I am hearing reports that the Google Search Console API and tools that use the API, including Big Query exports, bulk exports and third party tools, are stuck with data from April 22nd but nothing sooner. It seems like there is something stuck in the data pipes within the API.
Crypto news today: Bitcoin bulls eye $100K breakout; SUI, AVAX charts show potential
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- Posted on April 28, 2025
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Bitcoin gained over 10% this week, testing key resistance near $95,000 amid strong buying. US Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw massive $3.06 billion weekly inflows, signaling renewed institutional interest. Avalanche (AVAX) consolidates near $23.50 resistance; a breakout could target $31.73 (double-bottom). Bitcoin demonstrated renewed strength this week, posting gains of over 10% as determined buyers pushed […]








