How to Sideload Android Apps (and What to Watch Out For)
Android, unlike some phone operating systems, allows users to install software from outside the default app store (even if you don’t live in Europe). And that’s good, because there’s all kinds of great software that you can’t get on Google Play. The game Fortnite is a prominent example—that game’s developer, Epic, doesn’t want to pay […]
My Favorite Irish Soda Bread Only Has Four Ingredients
Whenever I have a carb emergency I make one of two things: cookies or quick bread. Lately I’ve been leaning toward the latter—like banana bread, lemon poppy muffins, or biscuits—because they’re less sweet compared to cookies, and I enjoy the ritual smear of salted butter. I’ve been making this Irish soda bread on repeat and […]
Franklin Templeton launches a Bitcoin and Ethereum index ETF
Franklin Templeton has launched EZPZ ETF tracking Bitcoin and Ether. The EZPZ ETF is the second US crypto index ETF. The other crypto index is Hashdex’s Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ). Franklin Templeton, a prominent global asset manager, has introduced a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides investors with exposure to both Bitcoin (BTC) […]
Six Easy and Cheap Ways to Upgrade Your Staircase
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Many of us have stairs in our home that could use a bit of a makeover, either due to wear and tear over time or because they’re builder-grade basic and didn’t have much style to begin with. If you don’t want to spend a lot […]
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I’ve been a fan of Ultimate Ears (UE) outdoor speakers since I first got the Megaboom 3 back in 2018, and I’m still using it as my personal go-to portable speaker. The Megaboom 4 […]
How to Do Fartlek Runs (and Seven Different Kinds to Try)
Fartleks are a well-known and popular running workout—or at least they’re something runners talk about all the time. But how many of us have gone out and said “I’m doing a fartlek today” and actually followed through with it? The original idea is that the workout is unstructured (the name means “speed play”) so it’s […]
An Ode to the Home Button
On Wednesday, Apple officially revealed the iPhone 16e, the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE. While the second and third-generation SEs borrowed from the design language of the iPhone 8, this new iPhone looks just like an iPhone 14. There are a lot of perks that come with that decision, but in doing so, Apple […]
Siri’s Apple Intelligence Upgrades Are Still a Couple of Months Away (at Least)
When Apple first revealed Apple Intelligence, its slate of generative AI features, a huge part of that announcement was a super-charged Siri. No longer would Apple’s digital assistant be lagging behind competitors like Google: With the power of AI, the new Siri might actually be useful. When Apple Intelligence drops in full, Siri will reportedly […]
This Is the Ultimate Tool for Setting Up a New Windows Computer
Setting up a new computer is annoying, especially if that computer is running Windows. There are all kinds of frustrating things Microsoft adds to the operating system that you want to remove, and all kinds of apps that you actually want but need to install yourself. WinUtil is a free and well regarded tool maintained […]
Android’s Circle to Search Is Now on iPhone (Kind Of)
You can now use a feature that’s very similar to Android’s “circle-to-search” on iPhone. While it’s not exactly called that, both the Chrome app and the Google app will now allow you to circle text or images to search whatever’s in your selection using Google Lens. The limitation? On Android, you can use the circle-to-search […]
Housing starts decline in January as homebuilder uncertainty rises
Multifamily housing starts fell 9.8 percent, reaching a seasonally adjusted rate of 1,366,000, while single-family housing starts fell 8.4 percent month over month, according to data released Wednesday.
RealReports launches listing lead capture capability
RealReports’ core competency is in producing extensive, data-rich property and community reports for use in a variety of real estate business applications, from listing presentations to investment strategies.
Reffkin knocks NAR, says rules ‘prop up’ inexperienced agents
The Compass CEO said that NAR’s rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead.
Stop the presses! NAR ceases printing its flagship magazine
As it seeks to slash costs to pay a $418 million lawsuit settlement, the National Association of Realtors announced on Tuesday it would stop printing “Realtor” magazine and move to a digital-only format.
This inventory data tells us what to expect in 2025: Economist
This week, Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker shares how inventory serves as a leading indicator for the 2025 market.
