Your Instagram Conversations Won’t Be so Private Anymore
Before you send your next Instagram DM, be warned: Whatever you share with that friend, influencer, or business could potentially be seen by anyone—including but not limited to hackers, law enforcement, or even Meta itself. As of today, May 8, 2026, Instagram DMs are no longer end-to-end encrypted (E2EE). Your messages are vulnerable, whether you’re […]
10 Shows Like ‘Beef’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Netflix’s conflict-heavy anthology series Beef, from creator Lee Sung Jin, just concluded its second season, which saw wealthy country club managers Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan go head-to-head with the help, played by Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton. That followed up a first season involving […]
Here’s My Ultimate Checklist for Training and Running a Race With a Garmin Watch
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Last weekend, I strapped two Garmin running watches to my wrists and raced a 10K—the top-of-the-line Forerunner 970 on one arm, and the budget-friendly Forerunner 165 Music on the other. Whether you’re toeing the line at your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, one […]
Nintendo Is Raising the Price of the Nintendo Switch 2
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Nintendo may be worth over $50 billion, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to global market instability. Between escalating conflicts in the Middle East driving up oil costs, and an ongoing memory crisis raising the price of technology across the board, companies like Nintendo have […]
Google Ads Journey-Aware Bidding, Expands Smart Bidding Exploration & Budget Pacing
Google Ads announced it is expanding both Smart Bidding Exploration and budget pacing. Smart Bidding Exploration beta for Performance Max with product feeds and Shopping campaigns will launch in few weeks and budget pacing in Search and Shopping campaigns is rolling out in the coming months.
Google Search Ranking Volatility Heated Today – May 8th
Many of the third-party tracking tools, not all, but many, are showing some heated volatility this morning around Google Search’s ranking positions. I am also seeing some early chatter within the SEO industry about movement in their rankings. It is possible that there may have been an unconfirmed Google update in the past 24-hours or […]
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google AI Systems Black Box, Links In AI, UCP Checkout Expands, ChatGPT Ad Manager, Ask.com Shutters & More
This week in search we covered more heated Google ranking volatility this morning, it seems big – so stay tuned. We also covered how Google spoke about how they try to isolate their AI systems because…
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 8, 2026
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. We are seeing new Google search ranking volatility heat up today, it seems weird…
The Feature-Packed Pixel Buds 2a Are $20 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Google’s Pixel Buds line has long appealed to Android users who want the convenience of AirPods without paying flagship-earbud prices, and the new Google Pixel Buds 2a continue that approach with several meaningful upgrades […]
These Soundcore ANC Earbuds Are 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. Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth multipoint, app-based sound customization, and decent battery life often cost well over $50. That is why the Anker Soundcore P30i stand out at its current $24.99 sale price on Amazon, […]
5 Paid-Off Rentals vs. 15 with Mortgages: The Math Will Change How You Invest
5 paid-off rentals vs. 15 rentals with mortgages. We get this question a lot: Should I pay off my rental properties or use the cash flow to keep scaling? Many […]
Microsoft Advertising Custom Columns Supports All Conversion Metrics
Microsoft Advertising custom columns now support all conversion metrics – instead of just specific conversion metrics. This gives advertisers more flexibility on tracking campaign performance.
Google Ads To Require Passkey For Certain Sensitive Actions After July 15
Google sent out emails to advertisers that starting July 15, 2026 the Google Ads system will require the use of passkeys for certain sensitive actions. This is likely due to the spike in Google Ads hijacks over the past year or so.
Google AdSense Vignette Ads Drops Back Button Trigger Over Hijack Penalty
Google AdSense (and Ad Manager) will drop the browser back button trigger for vignette ads additional triggers due to the new Google search penalty for back button hijacking. Google AdSense will drop it on June 15, 2026, the day the search penalty goes into effect.
Google May Adjust Its Site Reputation Abuse Policy For EU News Sites
Google proposed a number of changes to the EU in order to avoid fines from the European Union. One of those changes is around the site reputation abuse policy, which the EU watchdog said directly impacts a common and legitimate way for publishers to monetize their websites and content.
