Google To Allow Double Serving Ads In Different Ad Locations On Same Page
Well, it seems to be official now. Starting April 14, 2025 Google will update its Unfair advantage policy to say it is allowed to show the same ad, from the same company, going to the same page, as long as the ad is in a different ad location. Google was just experimenting with this earlier […]
Google To Pay $100 Million To Settle Old Ad Lawsuit On Clicks Outside Geo Target
Google is reportedly going to pay $100 million to settle a 14-year-old class action case for allegedly having its Google Ads (as then known, AdWords) serve ads outside of the geographic regions the advertisers targeted.
Google March 2025 Core Update Impact Multiple Poll Results
Now that the Google March 2025 core update is done, I wanted to share some polls I spotted on this update, including some I posted myself. The theme is, most said their rankings stayed the same, while many saw declines and improvements with the update. Which tells us, this was a normal core update.
A Secret Mortgage Blacklist From Fannie Mae is Blindsiding Condo Owners and Killing Deals
A secret blacklist? It sounds like something from a Netflix thriller. However, that’s the scenario unfolding when some condo owners have attempted to sell their homes and investments, according to […]
8 Clever Tax Strategies to Get the Most of Your IRA
Despite their limitations, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are incredibly powerful. And you can do all kinds of creative tricks with them to build a huge nest egg, tax-free. Try these […]
This Powerful, Portable Speaker Is $70 Off During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is almost over, but there are still deals you can take advantage of, including this comprehensive list of tech deals from Lifehacker’s associate tech editor Michelle Ehrhardt. If you’re looking […]
Amazon’s Biggest Kindle Is $75 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I love my (admittedly last-gen) Kindle Paperwhite, but even though I know its 6.8-inch screen isn’t actually that much smaller than most paperback pages, I still sometimes feel like I have to squint to […]
11 Low-Cost, High-Impact Upgrades You Should Do Immediately After Buying a Home
We may earn a commission from links on this page. One of the biggest considerations when shopping for a new place to live is whether to buy a new-build home or an older home. Surprisingly, only about 25% of home buyers are looking for new-build homes, and more than half of Generation Z-age homebuyers are […]
These Dutch Ovens Are Less Than $70 Right Now (Including My Favorite One)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Dutch ovens are heavy duty cast iron behemoths ready to take on your next cooking challenge whether it’s steamed, braised, boiled, or fried. But usually with that much power comes (you guessed it) a ridiculous price tag. It’s important to note, while Staub and Le […]
You Can Finally Turn the Page on Some Kindles Without Tapping the Screen
When I reviewed the Kindle Colorsoft, one of my biggest points of criticism was how simple the tablet itself is. There’s no stylus support or page turn buttons, even though Amazon previously had buttons on the now discontinued Kindle Oasis, and competitors like the Kobo Libra Colour and Boox Go Color 7 are still using […]
The Sleep Earbuds I Use Every Night Are $30 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I’ve used earbuds to help me sleep for a while now, but I never expected a company to actually make earbuds specifically for sleeping. Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 are exactly that: earbuds designed to […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Dangbei Freedo Portable Projector
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is almost over, but there are still deals you can take advantage of, including Lifehacker Associate Tech editor Michelle Ehrhardt’s favorite tech deals. One deal you can take advantage of […]
Facebook’s New Friends-Only Feed Lets You Scroll Like It’s 2008
Facebook wants to be your friend again, by showing you what your real friends are up to. In an attempt to save itself from the AI slop and clickbaity images that are all over its algorithmic feed, Facebook is now updating its mobile app’s dedicated Friends tab to be a whole feed, showing you updates […]
Suction Isn’t the Only Thing That Matters When Choosing a Robot Vacuum
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Right before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, I noticed a trend in robot vacuums. The suction power these robots were reporting were astronomical. Where Pa (suction power is measured in pascals) in 2024 was considered “high” at 8,000 or 10,000, the Ecovacs x8 […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 28, 2025
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google’s March core update is done, I dig into what we know about it…
