Google AI Overviews has devastating impact on website traffic, study says
More research has been published about AI Overviews‘ effect on declining publisher traffic, athough Google continues to deny it. A study from the Pew Research Center found that the appearance of Google’s AI-generated summaries at the top of the search page significantly impacted outbound clicks to other websites. A group of 900 U.S. adults participating […]
The popular Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is back under $25
SAVE $25: As of July 24, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is back down to just $24.99 with code 4KWINFTV. That’s 50% off the list price of $49.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $25.00 with code 4KWINFTV Get Deal Life hack: bring […]
Lyft announces new tools to favorite (and block!) specific drivers
New personalization and safety features are coming to ride-share app Lyft, including ways drivers can take control of both the good trips and the bad trips. Riders who have particularly pleasant rides will now get the option to favorite specific drivers, and the app’s algorithm will make an effort to reconnect them with that driver […]
The new Lego Game Boy is peak nostalgia for 90s kids
Surprise: We’re getting another new Nintendo console this year (sort of). On July 23, Lego unveiled a new Nintendo Game Boy building set that’s a near 1:1 recreation of the classic handheld gaming system from 1989. It’s priced at $59.99, making it $20 cheaper than the Switch 2’s signature launch game. You can preorder the […]
The first Kindle Kids with a color display is (finally) here
It’s been nine months since Amazon launched its first-ever Kindle with color, nearly 17 years after the very first Kindle made its debut. Now it’s bringing the in-color reading experience to the whole family. Amazon officially unveiled its first color Kindle for kids — dubbed the Colorsoft Kids — on Thursday, July 24. In addition to the […]
Adult games are disappearing from platforms like Steam
Gaming platforms like Steam and Itch.io are deindexing and removing adult-only, NSFW games, following concerns from payment processors and pressure from the organization Collective Shout. Itch.io creator Leaf Corcoran said that the platform has “deindexed” NSFW content from its browse and search pages, explaining the circumstances in a blog post. The move came after scrutiny […]
Meet the full Pixel 10 lineup thanks to Google leak
It’s getting to the point where I’m not sure there even needs to be a Made by Google event in late August anymore. That event will largely focus on the Pixel 10 series of phones, the details of which have been leaking to a concerning degree in recent weeks. This most recent leak comes directly […]
Google AI Mode wants to be your personal stylist and interior decorator
Today, Google announced a new AI shopping feature that can suggest outfits and home decor ideas, plus connect users with products that look similar to its recommendations. The feature will be available to U.S. users within the Google AI Mode search experience this fall. The feature is an expansion of Google’s “Vision Match” tool, which […]
The Mac Studio with M2 Max is down to a record-low price at Amazon
SAVE $272: Get the 2023 Apple Mac Studio (Renewed Premium, M2 Max chip) for $899 — its lowest price ever on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2023 Apple Mac Studio with M2 Max $899 at Amazon $1,171.14 Save $272.14 Get Deal As of July 24, the Apple Mac Studio (2023, Renewed Premium) […]
How Samsung Galaxy AI features are making everyday tasks smarter
TL;DR summary: Galaxy AI on the S25 and S25 Ultra adds an intelligence layer to everyday tasks like photo cleanup, multitasking, and morning briefings. Functions like Seamless actions across apps[1], Now Brief[2], and multimodal voice search take the friction out of your day-to-day phone use. It’s simple to get started exploring these features — just […]