Polygon announces zkEVM mainnet beta will go live next month
Polygon zkEVM supports Ethereum tooling for frictionless scaling. The Polygon Labs team expects the layer-2 scaling solution to go live on mainnet on 27 March. zkEVM has been thoroughly tested and audited, passing “100% of Ethereum test vectors.” Polygon Labs has announced the launch of the public mainnet beta release for the Polygon zkEVM will […]
This Is How Much Tuna You Can Safely Eat
Fish is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients that we need. It’s also one of the staples in the famously healthy Mediterranean diet. But fish can have mercury in it, and some types of tuna are known for high levels of mercury. So how much is too much? Read more…
The Easiest Way to Add Hyperlinks in Notes and Mail on Your iPhone
The iPhone’s Mail and Notes apps have both received several excellent features over the years, but there’s one notable omission—the ability to add hyperlinks. For reasons only Apple knows, Mail and Notes don’t let you embed hyperlinks in text like you can on your Mac. Sure, you can paste a URL and put it in […]
Bitcoin, stocks react to hotter-than-expected CPI data
Bitcoin price was trading sideways after hitting highs of $22,300, with major US indexes also down. The markets’ reaction comes after hotter-than-expected inflation data for the first month of 2023. US CPI rose 0.5% over the month and 6.5% year-over-year. Bitcoin was holding just above $22,000 at around 11:00 am ET, with the flagship cryptocurrency […]
Get Your Chocolate Fix With This Greek Yogurt ‘Pudding’
I don’t know whether I should blame it on hormones or Valentine’s Day propaganda, but I have been a fiend for chocolate recently. The craving has been so strong, I baked a chocolate cake. (As someone who never bakes, this is an indication that the situation is extreme.) The cake—which is covered in this two-ingredient… […]
Don’t Log In to Websites With ‘Sites’ in the URL
The great thing about Google services is that they are easily accessible and free. The downside is that means they are also accessible to scammers, and they are getting good at exploiting them to rip you off. Read more…
The Pros and Cons of Having a Work Spouse
Working within a corporate or office environment can be intense at times, so it makes sense that we gravitate towards the co-worker who helps to alleviate the stress and make our days a little brighter. Some of these connections are simply strong friendships, while others might develop into what’s known as the “work… Read more…
Why Stupidity Is More Dangerous Than Evil
Dietrich Bonhoeffer knew more than you or I are likely to ever know about about the line between stupidity and outright evil. The Lutheran pastor and theologian had a front row seat as he watched the Nazis—history’s evilest stupid people (or stupidest evil people)—ascend to power and come to rule through terror during … Read more…
Here Are the Signs You’re in a ‘Situationship’ Instead of a Relationship
Situationships are the new “relationship” in today’s dating world. It’s that nice, annoying gray area between a casual hookup and a relationship. A situationship is more than sex but less serious than a commitment, and while it can work for some people, it can also get pretty confusing pretty fast—especially when… Read more…
Reddit: SEO Guy Travels Across Europe To Upload Photos Locally To Facebook
A Reddit thread, spotted via Areej AbuAli on Twitter, says that there is an SEO guy who travels across multiple regions in Europe to upload photos to Facebook from that local region. The SEO claims it helps with “better reach and ranking in the eyes of the algos.”
Google Ads Gains Quick Campaign Settings Button
Google Ads seems to be rolling out a small but yet powerful icon in the campaigns listing where you can quickly open up the settings for the campaign without clicking through numerous screens.
Google: 301 Redirect Close 1:1 Match Even When Content Language Does Not Match
Gary Illyes from Google said on Mastodon this morning that you should 301 redirect URLs when there is a “close-to 1:1 match” for that URL. We know that, but what he added was this is even true for when the “language of the content doesn’t match.”
Google Top Stories Tests Stock Tickers In These Articles
Google Search seems to be testing adding stock tickets with the stock price of public companies mentioned in the articles Google is showing in the top stories section.
Bing Tests Map Interface Within Search Result Snippets For That Company
Similar to what we reported about with Google a few months ago, with Google testing a map within a search snippet for a specific company. It seems like Microsoft Bing is testing the same thing, well, it depends on how you search for the company.
