Google Local Panel Tests Get There & From Your Location
Google is testing a newish section in the Google local panel to tell searchers how far that business is from your location. Google is testing adding either a “Get there” data point and/or a “From your location” data point.
Google Tests Shaded Blue Gradient Site Name & Favicon
About a year ago, we covered numerous tests with shaded site name and favicon sections of the snippet. Google continues to test this, but we’re now seeing a blue gradient version of the style.
The Airbnb Era is Over—Investors Should Be Flocking to This Instead
Short-term rentals (STRs) have been a hot strategy for years. At one point, they felt like cheat codes: massive cash flow, manageable with automation, and relatively low vacancy. But in […]
Inside the Numbers: How a Special Lease Transforms This Deal Into a No-Brainer
I’m always on the lookout for investment opportunities that make sense—not just on paper but in real life. And as more people ask me about passive ways to invest in […]
Google Still Hasn’t Fixed This Dark Mode Bug on Pixel
Dark mode has saved many of us from eye pain when using our smartphones at night. The difference between a black display with white text and a blinding white screen with black text is immeasurable when your phone is the only light source in the room—especially when you’re opening your eyes for the first time […]
What’s New on Max in May 2025
Max’s May lineup brings the return of two of the streamer’s original comedy series. First up is the second installment of Conan O’Brien Must Go (May 8), an unscripted travel series in which Conan reconnects with fans he previously met on his podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. This season’s three episodes will debut weekly. […]
The 15 Best Podcasts About Liars and Scammers
True crime podcasts have been in the zeitgeist for quite some time, but those focusing on scams seem to get less mainstream attention than their bloody, murder-heavy counterparts. I’ve gathered recommendations for the best, most fascinating scam podcasts on the digital airwaves right now. Catch up, follow along, then pick your jaw off the floor […]
Google Photos Now Lets You Convert Standard Photos to Ultra HDR
Ultra HDR is a cool image format. Like traditional HDR, this format packs more image data into each media file, which translates into brighter highlights, darker shadows, and more vibrant colors. However, Ultra HDR files also contain the standard dynamic range (SDR) version of the image as well. That way, you can share Ultra HDR […]
Instagram Is Using AI to Automatically Enroll Minors Into ‘Teen Accounts’
Meta is getting serious about the teens who use its services. Last year, the company rolled out “Teen Accounts” for Instagram, which add a number of restrictions, limitations, and features for users under the age of 18. Earlier this month, Meta rolled out Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger as well, and expanded some of […]
What Fruits and Vegetables Are in Season in April (and How to Prepare Them)
Fresh produce is probably one of the greatest gifts we can enjoy from nature. Call me a tree-hugger, but plants are seriously incredible. I don’t have a proper garden at the moment—it’s a north-facing potted plant set-up on my balcony—but if you’ve ever grown vegetables or even flowers from seeds, you know what I mean. […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Apple Watch Series 10
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Ever since Apple released the latest Apple Watch Series 10 earlier in September, it has been steadily dropping in price; it’s currently sitting at $299 (originally $399) after a $100 drop, matching the lowest […]
Your Money Guide to Financial Independence
Finances can be like New Year’s resolutions; we have the best of intentions but then get lost in how to actually achieve our goals. I know when I am unsure […]
The FBI Isn’t Calling to Help You Recover From Fraud
Falling victim to a scam is terrible, but being targeted a second time by fraudsters posing as law enforcement promising to help you recover is even worse. Scammers pretending to be from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been reported more than 100 times between December 2023 and February 2025, according to an […]
You Can Get Three Years of Adobe Premiere Elements 2025 on Sale for $100 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. You may have considered making your own videos until you actually tried to edit one and ended up staring at timelines and layers, wondering where to even start. Adobe Premiere Elements 2025 is built […]
How Far Do You Go for Online Privacy?
Everyone wants privacy, but how far are you willing to go for it? For most people, the answer is “not very far.” The cost of privacy is not only the knowledge it takes to navigate safely and invisibly online, but often also the inconvenience that comes with security practices practices like using VPNs, installing ad […]
