Eight Subtle Scams Real Estate Agents Might Pull
If you’ve tried to buy or sell a house, you probably worked with a licensed real estate professional—there are more than 3 million of them in the U.S., and their advice and assistance are often invaluable. Real estate agents know the properties in their area and can help you locate them (and weed out deceptive […]
DOGE Takes Aim at Section 8—Will Vouchers Lose Funding?
DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has been ripping through the federal government like a chainsaw. No department is immune, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which, […]
UTXO, SNZ, and Jump Crypto among major institutions adopting sBTC
Stacks’ sBTC gains traction with UTXO, SNZ, Jump Crypto as early adopters. With this adoption, the demand for sBTC has tripled capacity in under 24 hours. The sBTC unlocks Bitcoin DeFi, with withdrawals set to start in March 2025. A new wave of institutional adoption is sweeping through the Bitcoin ecosystem as Stacks, a prominent […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Samsung has been releasing Fan Edition (FE) smartphones, tablets, and earbuds for those looking for a more budget option compared to their flagship product. The Galaxy Tab S9 tablet has been Samsung’s flagship tablet […]
iOS 18.4 Lets You Add Your Apple Music Playlists to the Lock Screen
As a big fan of background music, I was intrigued by iOS 18.4’s Control Center changes. It adds a new tab called Ambient Music to Control Center’s list of customizable controls. You can use this to add one of four pre-selected Apple Music playlists (or your own) to the Control Center, your lock screen, or […]
Bitcoin drops below $84k as markets react to tariffs
Bitcoin price fell to lows of $82,131, dipping to levels seen in November 2024. The BTC sell-off happens after Trump’s latest tariffs announcement, including a 25% tarriffs on the EU. Equities also dumped, with the S&P 500 seeing $500 billion wiped off. The price of Bitcoin dropped more than 6% in 24 hours to break […]
Alexa Is Getting an AI Upgrade
Are you ready to pay for Amazon Alexa? With the addition of AI to the assistant, Amazon thinks you are. Announced in a closed-doors meeting with press and business partners today, Amazon’s Alexa+ is bringing AI to the familiar digital assistant, plus a new $20/month price tag. The secret? If you have Prime, you’ll get […]
Four Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Lifting ‘Heavy’
Lift heavy to build muscle: That’s advice you’ve probably seen in a million places, whether you’re aiming to get stronger, get “toned,” or simply reap the health benefits of putting on a little muscle. But how heavy is “heavy,” and how do you know if your workout qualifies? There’s no specific number of pounds that […]
What’s New on Netflix in March 2025
Netflix’s March slate has plenty of variety, from reality TV to true crime docs to sci-fi comedy. John Mulaney is back this month with a new live weekly talk show, Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, a sequel to his 2024 live event Everybody’s in L.A. The show, which will include on-screen guests and live calls […]
Anyone With Smart Lights Should Use IFTTT
You’ve no doubt explored the app that came along with your smart lights, and found several handy tricks within—from getting your lights to turn on at scheduled times, to cycling between different colors and brightness settings over the course of the day. There’s plenty more you can do, however, with the help of IFTTT. IFTTT […]
Watch Out for the Latest PayPal Phishing Scam
If you get an email from PayPal, proceed with caution: Scammers are using a legitimate PayPal address to send fraudulent purchase notifications to users in an attempt to gain remote access to your computer by convincing you to download malware. The phishing emails are being sent from service@paypal.com, which makes them seem real—but as Bleeping […]
Sour Cream Makes for a Better Egg Wash Than an Actual Egg
There are times when eggs are non-negotiable in a recipe—like egg drop soup or quiche—but when eggs play a minor role, then why not use a replacement? Egg wash is a prime example. Using it adds color and shine to finished baked goods like dinner rolls and pies, but when eggs are selling at a […]
This Unlocked Google Pixel 7 Is Over 50% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Google Pixel 7 (5G, Unlocked) is down to $279.99 on Woot for the next three days, or until it sells out. That’s more than 50% off its original $599 price, making this a […]
Daily Search Forum Recap: February 26, 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 Local Service Ads opts advertisers into booking links, by default…
Two Reasons Interest Rates Won’t Be Dropping Anytime Soon
If you’ve been waiting in earnest for interest rates to drop, I have some bad news: The Federal Reserve has effectively put rate cuts on hold until President Donald Trump and Congress establish a clear policy direction that won’t make inflation even worse. According to the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, released this week, this […]
