You Can Now Create a Shortcut to Open Your Favorite iMessage Thread on Your iPhone
The Shortcuts app comes preloaded on the iPhone and can be used to set up quick automations; you can set up shortcuts that can execute multiple options at the same time. For example, you can connect to your HomePod and play instrumental music while dimming your smart lights, all at once, with a tap. If […]
How to Search and Summarize With Gemini in Google Drive
Google is busy adding Gemini AI into just about every app it develops, and Google Drive is no exception. If you’ve got a Google One AI Premium subscription—or an organization you’re part of is paying its Gemini AI dues for Google Workspace—then you get Gemini integration for your Google Drive account and Docs, Sheets, and […]
This App Automatically Switches Your Mac to Dark Mode When You’re in a Dark Room
Dark or light mode: Some people prefer one over the other all day, every day, and they’re wrong. The enlightened among us know the truth: It’s best to use light mode when it’s light and dark mode when it’s dark. That’s why macOS, in the Appearance section of System Settings, offers an Auto option, which […]
Google AdSense Policy Center Adds 3 Policy Issues, Filters & Review Process
Google AdSense has updated its policy center by adding three new issue labels; policy issue, regulatory issue, and advertiser preference and also adding new filters. Google said this is to “help you better understand, prioritize, and resolve your issues.”
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heats Up April 22-23
Over the past few days, I’ve noticed signs of increased Google Search ranking volatility. I held off reporting on it until now because I wanted to see how things settled, but it does seem like Google is testing ranking algorithm updates, on and off, over the past few days.
Daily Search Forum Recap: April 24, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
This Multi-Platform Gaming Headset Is at Its Lowest Price Ever Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. For fans of The Mandalorian or anyone after a headset with cross-platform support, the Logitech Astro A30 (Mandalorian Edition) might be worth a closer look—especially now that it’s hit its lowest-ever price (according to […]
7 ‘Helpful’ Things You Actually Shouldn’t Do for Your Neighbor
Neighbor relations can be fraught—a whopping three-fourths of Americans dislike at least one neighbor, although just about the same number of people report being friends with a neighbor as well. It’s safe to say that most people want to be good neighbors, and are generally willing to observe little courtesies like keeping the noise down […]
Stagflation Risk Rising Fast as US Economy Falls Out of Balance
Stagflation: the combination of two of the worst economic conditions—inflation and slow/no growth. With stagflation, prices rise, asset growth shrinks, unemployment increases, consumer confidence drops, and economic pain spreads. This […]
Price Cuts Ahead: Zillow Downgrades 2025 Housing Market Forecast
More price cuts could be coming this year. Zillow just made headlines by revising its 2025 housing market forecast, now predicting home values to drop in much of the United […]
Google Relaxing Local Service Ads Photo Guidelines After May 22nd
Google is relaxing its photo guidelines for Local Service Ads. This may result in photos that were not previously allowed, may be allowed after May 22, 2025. I am not sure if these photos will automatically show up in your Local Service Ads or if you need to manually approve them after May 22nd.
Google Ads Tree Table Reports View
Google Ads is rolling out a new way to view some of your reports in a tree table view. “Instead of flat tables, you now get a hierarchical layout where dimensions are stacked visually,” explained Thomas Eccel who posted about this on LinkedIn.
Google Business Profiles Video Interview On Verifications Must Knows
Google’s Lisa Landsman interviewed Google’s Google Business Profiles Verification Product Manager, Sheerna. They discussed a lot of the concerns many local SEOs and small businesses are dealing with around GBPs and also the challenges they have with managing the service.
Google Merchant Center EnergyConsumptionDetails Replaced By certificationIdentification But Backwards Compatible
Google updated its Google Merchant Center merchant listing structured data documentation to removed the EnergyConsumptionDetails properties and added an alternative solution to the certificationIdentification property. But keep in mind that the hasEnergyConsumptionDetails is backwards compatible for those who have already implemented it.
Bitcoin nears $94K, eyes breakout as gold stalls; ETF flows surge
Bitcoin rallied to $93,600 (+12.2% weekly) despite mixed US-China trade signals. US Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $1.3 billion net inflows this week, signaling strong institutional demand. Analysts suggest Bitcoin is decoupling from risk assets, acting more like “digital gold.” The cryptocurrency market showed renewed vigor recently, with Bitcoin pushing towards $94,000, although the rally […]
