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On this week's show we discuss whether physical media is making a comeback and could a Bezel-less OLED be the future of large format TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Google kills off Nest Protect, partners with First Alert for new smart smoke detector Christie to collaborate with Dolby to develop the next generation of Dolby Vision laser projection systems YouTube Sees Record Viewing, Beats Disney in TV Viewing Share Other: 2025 Box-Office Aims To Hit $34 Billion Physical media is finally making a comeback, and here's the proof Despite a decline in overall physical media sales, which dipped below $1 billion in 2024, there are signs of resilience and growth in specific sectors. Major retailers like Best Buy and Target are phasing out physical media, but Sony's announcement of a new Blu-ray player, the UBP-X700/K, set for release in 2025, signals continued investment in the format. This player, while currently only available in Japan, supports 4K Blu-rays, which are region-free and growing in market share despite the higher cost compared to its predecessor. There is a niche but dedicated community keeping physical media alive, supported by boutique retailers like Criterion Collection and Arrow, which preserve films such as David Lynch's catalog, including the upcoming 4K release of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. Mainstream releases still often get physical versions, and affordable options abound online and in thrift stores, offering DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K discs compatible with modern players. There are personal advantages of physical ownership, like better quality and reliability compared to streaming, which can be plagued by shifting availability and rising costs. While consoles may soon abandon disc drives and companies like LG have discontinued Blu-ray players, the 4K Blu-ray market is a bright spot, with growing demand evidenced by the sell-out of Oppenheimer's 4K release in 2023. The new Sony player supports Dolby Vision (though it requires manual toggling), enhancing the viewing experience over consoles like Xbox or PS5. The article concludes that 2025 is an opportune time to embrace physical media, especially for those frustrated with streaming, as it offers a tangible, cost-effective alternative with no risk of content disappearing—though it comes with minor inconveniences like disc-swapping for TV binges. The future remains uncertain, but the 4K sector offers hope for collectors. Full article here… Bezel-less tile OLED TVs could be the future of large-screen displays (from Tom's Guide) Samsung Display showcased a variety of innovative display technologies at MWC 2025, with a standout being their "bezel-less" OLED tile design. This concept involves combining smaller OLED panels, such as two 31.5-inch QD-OLED screens, to form larger displays with significantly reduced bezels—40% narrower than typical current market offerings. This makes the seams nearly invisible from a standard viewing distance, opening up possibilities for future OLED TV designs. The bezel-less OLED tiles could revolutionize large-screen TVs by improving portability and setup logistics. Unlike traditional massive TVs (e.g., 98- or 110-inch models), which are cumbersome and costly to ship and install, these tiles could be transported and assembled in smaller, manageable parts—ideal for urban dwellers in older buildings with limited access. Additionally, the design might simplify wall-mounting, potentially eliminating the need for complex mounts by allowing the tiles to sit flush against walls, reminiscent of concepts like Displace TV's suction-cup OLEDs. This technology could particularly enhance lifestyle TVs, such as Samsung's The Frame, by offering a sleek, frameless look that blends seamlessly into home decor. However, challenges remain—similar to MicroLED, the intricate engineering might make these TVs prohibitively expensive initially. While not yet ready for consumers, Samsung Display's tile concept hints at an exciting future for bigger, better, and more practical OLED TVs. Full article here… Let's Discuss Why This is a Good Thing: Easier Transport and Setup for Large TVs Simplified Wall-Mounting  Enhanced Design for Lifestyle TVs Scalability and Customization Improved Visual Experience Easier Transport and Setup for Large TVs The tiled OLED concept tackles the logistical nightmare of moving and installing massive TVs. By breaking a large display (like a 115-inch screen) into smaller, manageable pieces (e.g., two 31.5-inch QD-OLED panels), it becomes far more practical to transport and assemble. This is a game-changer for people in tricky living situations—like those in high-rise apartments with no elevators or tight staircases—where hauling a giant, crated TV is a non-starter. Instead of wrestling with one unwieldy unit, you'd handle smaller components, making setup less of a Herculean task. Simplified Wall-Mounting The ultra-thin, virtually bezel-less design hints at a future where wall-mounting could be a breeze. These tiles seem to sit flush against surfaces, potentially reducing or even eliminating the need for bulky wall mounts and toolkits. While it's not clear if they'd use something like suction cups (à la Displace TV) or another method, the streamlined look suggests a setup that's less about drilling and more about placement. This could make mounting a TV—especially over a fireplace or in tight spaces—more accessible and less intimidating. Enhanced Design for Lifestyle TVs The bezel-less tile concept aligns perfectly with the aesthetic goals of lifestyle TVs, like Samsung's The Frame. A flush, frameless display could elevate the “TV as art” vibe, blending seamlessly into home decor. You could even add a custom frame around the tiles if desired, keeping the versatility intact. This design flexibility could redefine how TVs integrate into living spaces, making them less of an obtrusive tech piece and more of a stylish feature. Scalability and Customization Tiling smaller OLED panels to create a larger screen opens up possibilities for scalable TV sizes. Want a 65-inch TV today but a 98-inch tomorrow? In theory, you could add more tiles. While this might not be fully practical yet, the modular nature suggests a future where screen size isn't fixed at purchase, offering a level of adaptability that current TVs lack. Improved Visual Experience Shrinking bezels by 40% compared to standard displays means the seams between tiles are nearly invisible at normal viewing distances. This creates a more immersive, uninterrupted picture—crucial for OLED's strengths like deep blacks and vibrant colors. It's a step toward making massive OLED screens feel cohesive rather than patchwork, enhancing the viewing experience for movies, gaming, or VR applications. It's Not All Good News: Cost and Accessibility Manufacturing and Durability Challenges Installation Complexity Wall-Mounting Uncertainties Potential Visual Trade-Offs Cost and Accessibility Complex engineering often leads to high costs. Much like MicroLED TVs, which are expensive due to their manufacturing processes, these bezel-less OLED tiles could follow a similar path. If they hit the market, they might be priced out of reach for the average consumer. Manufacturing and Durability Challenges Shrinking bezels by 40% and tiling multiple panels together sounds impressive, but it raises questions about production complexity and long-term durability. Seamlessly connecting 31.5-inch QD-OLED panels could introduce weak points where the tiles meet, potentially leading to issues like uneven wear, panel misalignment over time, or vulnerability to damage during transport or installation. The "bezel-less" claim might also exaggerate real-world performance if micro-gaps or seams remain faintly visible up close. Installation Complexity While the concept promises to simplify transporting and setting up XXL TVs by breaking them into smaller components, the assembly process could still be a hurdle. Consumers might need precise instructions—or even professional help—to align and connect the tiles perfectly. If the panels don't lock together intuitively or require specialized tools, the setup could negate some of the portability benefits, especially for less tech-savvy users. Wall-Mounting Uncertainties The idea of tiles sitting flush against the wall (possibly without traditional mounts) is appealing, but it's unclear how practical this would be. If Samsung Display isn't using suction cups like Displace TV, the attachment method remains a mystery. Adhesive solutions could damage walls or lose strength over time, while a lack of standard mounting hardware might make the TVs harder to secure safely, especially in homes with kids or pets. The "glued-on" aesthetic might also limit repositioning or removal flexibility. Potential Visual Trade-Offs Tiling multiple OLED panels could introduce subtle visual inconsistencies, such as slight color or brightness variations between tiles, especially as they age. While the bezels are minimized, any imperfections in alignment or panel uniformity might become noticeable during close viewing or in scenes with solid colors, detracting from the premium OLED experience consumers expect.

AI is majorly, seriously, (annoyingly?) impacting law firm marketing, and it's not just about content generation. What's a lawyer to do? ----- In this special LHLM episode, Gyi and Conrad air their chat with Zack Glaser of the Lawyerist Podcast. Artificial intelligence has its sticky fingers in everything nowadays—even the world of law firm marketing. It's changing the way consumers behave and changing the way ad agencies strategize in your market. So, how do you continue to compete, and where can you leverage AI to make a real difference? Zack, Gyi, and Conrad hash out how to make AI work for you, not against you.   The News: Google's still working toward world domination: Google makes its biggest-ever acquisition | CNN Business Joy Hawkins noticed some data anomalies in CTRs. What's up?  Come see us at some upcoming conferences! Gyi will be at ABA Techshow in Chicago, and Conrad's headed to Mass Torts Made Perfect in Las Vegas. Then, they'll both get together (virtually) at Infotrack's Legal Up for another delightful website teardown.   Links Mentioned: Lawyerist Podcast   Suggested LHLM Episodes: Google Local Service Ads: To Brand or Not to Brand?   Connect: The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

AI is majorly, seriously, (annoyingly?) impacting law firm marketing, and it's not just about content generation. What's a lawyer to do? ----- In this special LHLM episode, Gyi and Conrad air their chat with Zack Glaser of the Lawyerist Podcast. Artificial intelligence has its sticky fingers in everything nowadays—even the world of law firm marketing. It's changing the way consumers behave and changing the way ad agencies strategize in your market. So, how do you continue to compete, and where can you leverage AI to make a real difference? Zack, Gyi, and Conrad hash out how to make AI work for you, not against you.   The News: Google's still working toward world domination: Google makes its biggest-ever acquisition | CNN Business Joy Hawkins noticed some data anomalies in CTRs. What's up?  Come see us at some upcoming conferences! Gyi will be at ABA Techshow in Chicago, and Conrad's headed to Mass Torts Made Perfect in Las Vegas. Then, they'll both get together (virtually) at Infotrack's Legal Up for another delightful website teardown.   Links Mentioned: Lawyerist Podcast   Suggested LHLM Episodes: Google Local Service Ads: To Brand or Not to Brand?   Connect: The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Personal Computer Show Wednesday March 5th 2025 PRN.live Streaming on the Internet 6:00 PM Eastern Time In the News  Google's Chrome Upgrade—Change Your Browser to Stop Being Tracked  Microsoft Skype Service No Longer Available after May 5, 2025  Amazon Alexa+ a More Personalized Voice Assistant  USPS Announces Changes to First-Class Mail, Other Services  Microsoft Reportedly Canceling Data-Center Leases  Companies Wasting Millions on AI Spending - MIT Professor AI is Yet to Find a Killer App ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell  Increasing Number of Ghost Jobs From the Tech Corner  Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) Hard Disk Drives  Microsoft Edge RAM Limiter  AI Investments and the 'Greed' Cycle  Microsoft's Satya Nadella' AI Reality Check Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston  Bluetti AC 180w Large Power Bank

In November, Google introduced 'AI Overviews' - the first step towards their 'Zero Click' aims. This has impacted our industry heavily. By replacing our abilities to educate consumers, it's creating a squeeze and stopping people from getting to the bottom of the funnel as they're halted at the top. In this episode, I share exactly what's happening and what you can do about it.  Learn more at www.orange-gray.com #hearingcare #audiology

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Has Google finally been dethroned? Greg Sterling of Near Media joins Gyi and Conrad to hash out the DOJ's ruling on Google's search monopoly.   ----- So, is the government going to break Google up? Greg begins by explaining the nuances of what actually makes a monopoly illegal and whether Google has acted in opposition to the law. Later, the guys discuss the spectrum of remedies that could come into play in Google's future and whether new competition will be able to break through in the search space. For more on Greg's perspective, read his article: Google Loses, AI Ankle Biters, GBP Menu Optimization. Gyi and Conrad also ask Greg to give his take on critical things lawyers should do to be easily discoverable by prospective clients and reduce their dependence on Google.   The News: Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds Mentioned in this Episode: nearmedia.co localdialogue.com  Interested in attending Auto Crash Litigation 2024? Check out the 360 Advocacy LHLM Discount. The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

Has Google finally been dethroned? Greg Sterling of Near Media joins Gyi and Conrad to hash out the DOJ's ruling on Google's search monopoly.   ----- So, is the government going to break Google up? Greg begins by explaining the nuances of what actually makes a monopoly illegal and whether Google has acted in opposition to the law. Later, the guys discuss the spectrum of remedies that could come into play in Google's future and whether new competition will be able to break through in the search space. For more on Greg's perspective, read his article: Google Loses, AI Ankle Biters, GBP Menu Optimization. Gyi and Conrad also ask Greg to give his take on critical things lawyers should do to be easily discoverable by prospective clients and reduce their dependence on Google.   The News: Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds Mentioned in this Episode: nearmedia.co localdialogue.com  Interested in attending Auto Crash Litigation 2024? Check out the 360 Advocacy LHLM Discount. The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

Google released a new version of its Nest Learning Thermostat. Google is also looking to enhance the Google smart home experience with Gemini intelligence. A look into the coming that's gathering 'human data' for every major AI company. Mark Gurman reports that the Mac Mini will be updated with the M4 chip and a design change later this year. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week to talk about the latest iteration of Google's Nest Thermostat and the new design and features of the device. Jennifer also talks about how Google is bringing its Gemini intelligence to Google Home to join the market of other smart home systems using AI. Reed Albergotti of Semafor stops by to talk about Turing, the company helping major AI companies gather 'human data' for their AI systems. And Mikah talks about a Mark Gurman report that we may see an update to the Mac Mini with M4 chips and a design change later this year. Host: Mikah Sargent Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Reed Albergotti Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: 1password.com/twit

Google released a new version of its Nest Learning Thermostat. Google is also looking to enhance the Google smart home experience with Gemini intelligence. A look into the coming that's gathering 'human data' for every major AI company. Mark Gurman reports that the Mac Mini will be updated with the M4 chip and a design change later this year. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week to talk about the latest iteration of Google's Nest Thermostat and the new design and features of the device. Jennifer also talks about how Google is bringing its Gemini intelligence to Google Home to join the market of other smart home systems using AI. Reed Albergotti of Semafor stops by to talk about Turing, the company helping major AI companies gather 'human data' for their AI systems. And Mikah talks about a Mark Gurman report that we may see an update to the Mac Mini with M4 chips and a design change later this year. Host: Mikah Sargent Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Reed Albergotti Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: 1password.com/twit

Google released a new version of its Nest Learning Thermostat. Google is also looking to enhance the Google smart home experience with Gemini intelligence. A look into the coming that's gathering 'human data' for every major AI company. Mark Gurman reports that the Mac Mini will be updated with the M4 chip and a design change later this year. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week to talk about the latest iteration of Google's Nest Thermostat and the new design and features of the device. Jennifer also talks about how Google is bringing its Gemini intelligence to Google Home to join the market of other smart home systems using AI. Reed Albergotti of Semafor stops by to talk about Turing, the company helping major AI companies gather 'human data' for their AI systems. And Mikah talks about a Mark Gurman report that we may see an update to the Mac Mini with M4 chips and a design change later this year. Host: Mikah Sargent Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Reed Albergotti Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: 1password.com/twit

Google released a new version of its Nest Learning Thermostat. Google is also looking to enhance the Google smart home experience with Gemini intelligence. A look into the coming that's gathering 'human data' for every major AI company. Mark Gurman reports that the Mac Mini will be updated with the M4 chip and a design change later this year. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy joins Mikah this week to talk about the latest iteration of Google's Nest Thermostat and the new design and features of the device. Jennifer also talks about how Google is bringing its Gemini intelligence to Google Home to join the market of other smart home systems using AI. Reed Albergotti of Semafor stops by to talk about Turing, the company helping major AI companies gather 'human data' for their AI systems. And Mikah talks about a Mark Gurman report that we may see an update to the Mac Mini with M4 chips and a design change later this year. Host: Mikah Sargent Guests: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy and Reed Albergotti Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: 1password.com/twit

Mike Ferguson in the Morning  08-07-24 Google's monopoly is under fire! A federal judge has ruled that the tech giant manipulated its popularity and has acted illegally to monopolize the online search market. Visiting Fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Tech Policy Center, Mark Meador, joins Dave Anthony to break down how this ruling will affect Google and the ongoing fight to reign in Big Tech. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Google is making headline news once again as it reverses course on a decision to block third-party cookies in its Chrome browser. After years of testing, planning, and delays, Google scrapped a plan to turn off third-party cookie tracking by default like Safari and Firefox already do.In other news, the annual CSS Working Group meeting wrapped up recently, and some of the exciting features the group will be focusing on this year include: the if() statement for conditional styling, cross document view transitions without the need for a JavaScript library, and (perhaps the most anticipated feature) cleaner, easier CSS anchor positioning. Vercel introduces feature flags in Next.js and SvelteKit with Vercel's Flags SDK. The Flags SDK works with any feature flag provider, and sits between the application and the source of the flags to help devs follow best practices for using feature flags, while keeping websites fast.And finally, Reddit has doubled down on blocking search engine crawlers from surfacing new posts and comments in recent weeks, and as of now, Google is the only mainstream search engine that's made a deal that will allow it to index new search results when users search for posts on Reddit.News:Paige - Exciting new CSS features coming out of this year's CSSWG meetingJack - Feature Flag Support from VercelTJ - Chrome's is no longer removing third-party cookiesBonus News:Reddit is now blocking all non-Google search engines and AI botsAll the video talks from React Conf 2024 are availableWhat Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - Apple Watch SEJack - 3D printing (Autodesk Fusion 360 program)TJ - 2024 Paris OlympicsThanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, explore our website and reach us via email, or Tweet us on X @front_end_fire.Front-end Fire websiteBlue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fire

In today's episode, we explore US sanctions on Russian hacktivists from the Cyber Army of Russia Reborn (CARR) for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and Google's surprising decision to halt phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome. We also explore the emergence of the new ICS malware 'FrostyGoop' targeting critical infrastructure and a Telegram zero-day vulnerability dubbed 'EvilVideo' that enabled attackers to disguise malicious Android APKs as video files. 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Google Retains Third-Party Cookies in Chrome 03:01 - Telegram Flaw 04:34 - Frosty Goop 05:58 - US Sanctions Russian Hackers US sanctions Russian hacktivists who breached water facilities: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-russian-hacktivists-who-breached-water-facilities/ Google Abandons Plan to Phase Out Third-Party Cookies in Chrome: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/google-abandons-plan-to-phase-out-third.html New ICS Malware 'FrostyGoop' Targeting Critical Infrastructure: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/new-ics-malware-frostygoop-targeting.html Telegram zero-day allowed sending malicious Android APKs as videos: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-zero-day-allowed-sending-malicious-android-apks-as-videos/ Video Episode: https://youtu.be/AHs5yEhPSS8 Sign up for digestible cyber news delivered to your inbox: https://news.thedailydecrypt.com Thanks to Jered Jones for providing the music for this episode. https://www.jeredjones.com/ Logo Design by https://www.zackgraber.com/ Tags: Sanctions, Russian cybercriminals, US government, Cyber Army of Russia Reborn, Google, cookies, privacy, user-choice prompt, regulatory challenges, Dragos, FrostyGoop, malware, Modbus TCP, Industrial Control Systems, critical infrastructure, Telegram, EvilVideo, Android, ESET, zero-day, cybersecurity news Search Phrases: What are today's top cybersecurity news stories? Impact of US sanctions on Russian cybercriminals Google's user-choice prompt for privacy Cyber Army of Russia Reborn attacks on US facilities Protecting Industrial Control Systems from malware Dragos FrostyGoop malware attack in Ukraine Details on Telegram EvilVideo vulnerability Steps to safeguard Android devices from malware US government response to cyber threats How ESET discovered Telegram EvilVideo flaw

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Google on April 12 began removing California news websites from some people's search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state Legislature pass a law requiring the search giant to pay media companies for linking to their content. The California Legislature is considering a bill that would require tech giants, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, to pay a certain percentage of advertising revenue to media companies for linking to their content. The bill aims to stop the loss of journalism jobs, which have been disappearing rapidly as legacy media companies have struggled to profit in the digital age. Supporters said the legislation would help level the playing field between news publishers and large digital platforms and provide a “lifeline” to local news organizations, which rely heavily on Google's search engine to distribute their content in the digital era. While Google's search engine has become the hub of a digital advertisement empire that generates more than $200 billion annually, news publishers saw their advertising revenues nosedive significantly in the last few decades. Richard Gingras, Google's vice president of news, told state lawmakers that Google already made significant contributions to support local journalism. Google's search engine should be seen as “the largest newsstand on Earth,” where it helps connect users to news websites more than 24 billion times per month. Google's search engine holds an estimated 90% share of the market. “This traffic in turn helps publishers make money by showing ads or attracting new subscribers,” he said, adding that it's estimated that each click on a link from Google is worth 5 cents to 7 cents to a news website. “By helping people find news stories, we help publishers of all sizes grow their audiences at no cost to them. (This bill) would upend that model,” Jaffer Zaidi, Google's vice president for global news partnerships, wrote in the blog post. News publishers would suffer and could lay off more journalists if Google completely blocks content from its search, but experts say Google also would take a financial hit without news content. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Y'know what's super annoying?—Google thinking it was okay to just auto-enroll all LSA clients into their branded queries. Sheesh. Later, should we all be mourning the death of links for SEO (again)?  ----- Google… someday, we'd really appreciate it if you stopped being so presumptuous. Listen up, business owners—Google's auto-enrollment scheme in branded queries for LSAs might be leading you to spend money unnecessarily, but it's all a little too murky to know what's really happening. The good news is: you can opt out if you want to. The bad news is: the current data is so fuzzy that it's pretty darn tough to tell whether opting out is the right move. Gyi and Conrad pick apart their findings thus far and offer insights into how to navigate these shifts in your LSAs.  The Link is dead; long live the Link? A recent article headline caught our attention: Google Confirms Links Are Not That Important. Is this really true, though? Nah. Links may have decreased in significance in some ways, but they still absolutely have a place in the SEO kingdom, and Gyi and Conrad explain why.  The News: Google just shared their Q1 earning call, and nearmedia.co has all the deets.  Whaaaaa..?! Google Confirms Links Are Not That Important Google's March 2024 Core Update Finished April 19th — Hopefully any turbulence you experienced has died down by now.  Next, Google tests scan-to-call QR codes and extra images on sponsored ads. If you see one within the legal sphere, send it to us!  For all 2 of you who needed to know, you can no longer manually update ads on Bing as of April 30th: Microsoft Ads to replace Manual CPC with Enhanced CPC by end of April  Old news? The Federal Trade Commission Announces Proposed Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials. Somebody's gonna get in big trouble, y'all; we're looking at you Banana Slicer. Gyi and Conrad will both be participating in the Law Firm Growth Summit from May 21-23.  And, LocalU Detroit is coming up on June 24th!  Mentioned in this Episode: The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Brand Conquesting: Dirty and Underhanded? || How would you spend $5000? - LHLM Episode Join us live for LHLM Office Hours on LinkedIn or Youtube, May 17th.  Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

CSS-in-JS has been around for years now, but have you tried JS-from-CSS? This week we talk about the new alternative trend sweeping through the web development community: writing only CSS to create a fully styled and typed React component. Two early frontrunners in this race are MistCSS and Stylin, and we'll keep an eye out for if this new twist on writing JSX components catches on. AnalogJS, the meta-framework for Angular we covered several months ago, announces release 1.0 with all the bells and whistles we've come to expect from other meta frameworks: Vite integration, filesystem routing, SSR/SSG, server routes, tRPC support, etc. and plans for future integrations with libraries like Astro, Nx, Vitest and Storybook. Chrome officially replaces the First Input Delay (FID) web vital metric with Interaction to Next Paint (INP) to try to do a better job of evaluating a webpage's performance beyond just the first user interaction. And to round the episode out, an API that is pure fun to play with on the demo site: Emojispolsion. It's worth a look just to see how creative the demos get (hint: the very last one is extra far out).News:Paige - AnalogJS 1.0 Jack - MistCSS and Stylin TJ - Interaction to Next Paint (INP) is a Core Web Vital (check your own site at pagespeed.web.dev) and Chrome Perf Tooling in 2024Bonus News:Emojispolsion API demo siteWhat Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - iPhone 15 Pro and Dune: Part TwoJack - Downfall: The Case Against Boeing documentary and https://www.ismyplanea737max.com/ TJ - NCAA tournamentThanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, reach out to us via email or Tweet us on X @front_end_fire.Blue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fire

This time, the guys unpack Google's latest headlines, caution lawyers against some highly questionable speakers at legal conferences, and share the latest books to add to your reading list. ____________________________ Today's big thing—The News: Google's latest core updates are really trying to crack down on spam and garbage content. Will it work? Gyi and Conrad talk through what it all means for you. Check out: Google's Search Status Dashboard for Ranking and Google Is Finally Trying to Kill AI Clickbait. Disgusting, but predictable––Google's February LSA update was super gross: Google tests Branded Local Service Ads with opt-out option. Gyi explains how Google is trying to reduce spam in some areas through quality rater guidelines, but they don't seem to care about it when it comes to ads: Search Quality Rater Guidelines: An Overview. Conrad rants against Google's Pay Per Click (PPC) tactics, so to wrap your head around PPC marketing in general, try LHLM 101: Advertisement Buying Alphabet Soup and Search Engine Land's What is PPC – Pay-Per-Click marketing? Later, there are a fair amount of conference sessions these days in which the speakers are paying big money to pitch their message/product to attendees. What do we think of this practice? Gyi and Conrad both have their own take, but the bottom line is: there's a lousy content issue at conferences, and the guys share IRL examples of session claptrap you should avoid.  Finally, what have the guys been reading lately? For Conrad, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, tells the story of the messy process of building a successful business. And Gyi has been reading all of Tiago Forte's books, including Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method for organizing your digital life.  Mentioned in this Episode: LHLM Office Hours are coming March 15th! Register or View Here The Game Changing Attorney Podcast: The Brutally Honest Guide to Public Speaking Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

This time, the guys unpack Google's latest headlines, caution lawyers against some highly questionable speakers at legal conferences, and share the latest books to add to your reading list. ____________________________ Today's big thing—The News: Google's latest core updates are really trying to crack down on spam and garbage content. Will it work? Gyi and Conrad talk through what it all means for you. Check out: Google's Search Status Dashboard for Ranking and Google Is Finally Trying to Kill AI Clickbait. Disgusting, but predictable––Google's February LSA update was super gross: Google tests Branded Local Service Ads with opt-out option. Gyi explains how Google is trying to reduce spam in some areas through quality rater guidelines, but they don't seem to care about it when it comes to ads: Search Quality Rater Guidelines: An Overview. Conrad rants against Google's Pay Per Click (PPC) tactics, so to wrap your head around PPC marketing in general, try LHLM 101: Advertisement Buying Alphabet Soup and Search Engine Land's What is PPC – Pay-Per-Click marketing? Later, there are a fair amount of conference sessions these days in which the speakers are paying big money to pitch their message/product to attendees. What do we think of this practice? Gyi and Conrad both have their own take, but the bottom line is: there's a lousy content issue at conferences, and the guys share IRL examples of session claptrap you should avoid.  Finally, what have the guys been reading lately? For Conrad, Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, tells the story of the messy process of building a successful business. And Gyi has been reading all of Tiago Forte's books, including Building a Second Brain and The PARA Method for organizing your digital life.  Mentioned in this Episode: LHLM Office Hours are coming March 15th! Register or View Here The Game Changing Attorney Podcast: The Brutally Honest Guide to Public Speaking Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

Is there some sort of universal average you should be hoping for in your cost per acquisition, particularly on social media? Gyi and Conrad have the answer. And, later, your marketing dream team needs an off-hours operator! ______________________________ What is the best cost per acquisition you can hope to attain in your social media marketing efforts? Gyi and Conrad unpack this listener question and dig into how it actually ought to be considered in an entirely different way. Is a cost per acquisition of under $100 the magical threshold everyone thinks it is? Your law firm's goals might beg to differ.  Later on, the draft for your marketing dream team is back! The guys talk about the essential role of the off-hours operator. Whether human-powered or fully automated, your firm needs to be able to be communicative with consumers at all times, day and night. The News: Google and Reddit are getting together: Google strikes $60 million deal with Reddit, allowing search giant to train AI models on human posts - CBS News   Aaand, more Google, as usual—they're working with machine learning to keep trying to actually be helpful: How machine learning keeps contributed content helpful   Gyi was on Trial Lawyer Nation, so you better go check that out.  Mentioned in this Episode: Reddit Episode Curtis Boyd - The Transparency Company Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

Is there some sort of universal average you should be hoping for in your cost per acquisition, particularly on social media? Gyi and Conrad have the answer. And, later, your marketing dream team needs an off-hours operator! ______________________________ What is the best cost per acquisition you can hope to attain in your social media marketing efforts? Gyi and Conrad unpack this listener question and dig into how it actually ought to be considered in an entirely different way. Is a cost per acquisition of under $100 the magical threshold everyone thinks it is? Your law firm's goals might beg to differ.  Later on, the draft for your marketing dream team is back! The guys talk about the essential role of the off-hours operator. Whether human-powered or fully automated, your firm needs to be able to be communicative with consumers at all times, day and night. The News: Google and Reddit are getting together: Google strikes $60 million deal with Reddit, allowing search giant to train AI models on human posts - CBS News   Aaand, more Google, as usual—they're working with machine learning to keep trying to actually be helpful: How machine learning keeps contributed content helpful   Gyi was on Trial Lawyer Nation, so you better go check that out.  Mentioned in this Episode: Reddit Episode Curtis Boyd - The Transparency Company Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

In what I can only describe as an overcorrection, Google's Gemini AI has tried to promote diversity in situations where it's not appropriate, such as in an image portraying Nazi soldiers. Plus, Bluesky gives more control to users, Cruise looks to resume operations in a different state after California revoked its license, and researchers find a way to double processing power without upgrading hardware.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Google's AI Chatbot Roasted as 'Woke' After Series of Prompts Go Viral, City Fires Volunteer Chaplain for Sharing Beliefs MAIN THING: China Is Imploding LAST THING: Zechariah 7 SHOW LINKS Viral X Thread on Googles 'Woke' AI - SEE IT HERE Dale Hurd's Report on China - See the 'Tofu' Buildings CLICK HERE CBN's 2024 Campaign Notebook CLICK HERE!! Listen and SUBSCRIBE to CBN's Newsmakers podcast HERE Listen and SUBSCRIBE to CBN's DC Debrief Podcast HERE Subscribe to the CBN News YouTube Channel! CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com/ Email us! QuickStartPodcast@cbn.org

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. You can find the newsletter version of this podcast click here.

Welcome to the Radcast, your weekly source for the latest insights and discussions on marketing and business news. In this episode, we'll dive into the aftermath of the Super Bowl, analyzing the impact of its ads and examining standout commercial strategies. Additionally, we'll explore Mark Zuckerberg's comparison of MetaQuest 3 and Apple Vision Pro, Adidas's empowering new campaign, Coca-Cola's innovative product launches, and Google's rebranding of its AI efforts as Gemini. Stay tuned as we unpack these topics and more, offering valuable perspectives on the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and business. Let's dive in!Ryan's Take on Superbowl Commercials (02:34)Discussion on the Super Bowl, including personal experiences and observations (02:34)Economic Impact Analysis: Estimated billions generated from ads, commerce, travel, etc. (03:03)Review of Super Bowl ads: Emphasis on lack of creativity and excessive use of celebrities (03:33)D. Highlight of Kanye West's commercial strategy and its effectiveness (05:52)E. Insight into effective storytelling in advertising, with emphasis on Google's commercial (09:11) Surprise! Mark Zuckerberg thinks Quest 3 is better than Vision Pro (13:52)https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/13/surprise-mark-zuckerberg-thinks-quest-3-is-better-than-vision-pro/ Adidas tells athletes of all types: ‘You got this' (19:08)https://www.retaildive.com/news/adidas-marketing-campaign-tells-athletes-you-got-this/707262/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202024-02-13%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:59094%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive Coke keeps innovation rolling with new permanent flavor, TikTok Shop exclusive (21:58)https://www.marketingdive.com/news/coca-cola-new-flavor-launch-spiced-TikTok-shop-exclusive/706760/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202024-02-08%20Marketing%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:58930%5D&utm_term=Marketing%20Dive Google's AI now goes by a new name: Gemini (26:50)https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/8/24065553/google-gemini-ios-android-app-duet-bard SponsorVaycay: Premium Wellness Products Delivered Straight to You in the USWebsite: www.RolloffthePain.comPodcast: www.thevaycaypodcast.com If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan's newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.theradcast.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcast.

Google kündigt Gemini an. Ist es der ChatGPT Killer? Außerdem sprechen wir über die AI Video Tools Runway und Pika. Was können die beiden Tools und welche Firmen stecken dahinter? Und ist das die Zukunft von Video?Meldet euch jetzt zur AI Masterclass am 22. & 23. Januar 2024 an. Alle Infos findet ihr unter www.teo.ai1. Abonniert meinen Newsletter für die neuesten AI & Tech Trends2. Podcast abonnieren: Apple, Spotify, Google & Amazon3. Folgt mir LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Twitter4. Ihr wollt euch weiterbilden? Meldet euch zur AI Masterclass an.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Here's A Look At The Thompson Center's New Design: Google plans to start construction on the center in early 2024. The Prince Of Pierogi Is Taking Chicago By Storm: Krzysztof Krol's […]

News: Google updates Maps USDA updates Plant Hardiness Zone map SkyTruth updates features Topic: Interview with Egyptologists Laura Ranieri Roy and Francois Roy of Ancient Egypt Alive and the new Secrets of Egypt Revealed podcast.     Events:  Replaying Japan: August 19-21, Buffalo and Rochester IGC2024: 24-30 August, Dublin, Abstracts due by 12 January

Sue has today's Sue's News on Michael Jackson's 6th album, Henry Kissenger passed away at 100 years old, and the Random Fact of the Day on Clint Eastwood.

What do we think of using AI in social content creation? It's complicated. And, the guys share the surefire signs that mean it's time to drop your digital marketing agency.  ______________ With ChatGPT by our side, social media might just have the potential to become more inauthentic than ever. If, that is, you employ AI to generate your content full-time. So… should you? Gyi and Conrad talk through the current state of ChatGPT-aided content creation, explaining how to use it for what it's worth, while leaving its lame, boring robot side out of your socials.  For today's LHLM question, a listener asks about the value, or lack thereof, in hiring a local celebrity for your marketing scheme. Does it work? Is it fraught with peril? The guys hash it out.  Spotty communication? Red flag. No data access? Red flag. Certain indicators really do prove that it's time to oust your digital marketing agency. Things get a little heated as Gyi and Conrad outline a full list of things that just aren't acceptable, so you'll know when to give your agency the boot.    The News: Google is using click data as a ranking factor, because apparently Google users… like it? Ugh.  It's Goog Enough! - Blind Five Year Old  The latest announcements from Google are promising personalization: Lily Ray on LinkedIn: New ways to find just what you need on Search New ways to find just what you need on Search - The Keyword Open AI is letting you make your own version of ChatGPT: OpenAI announces platform for making custom ChatGPTs - The Verge   Mentioned in this Episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/LawFirmMarketing/ Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Podcast: The Anatomy of an Annual ...  Ask a question—get some swag! Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

Live from Clio Cloud Conference—the 2023 Legal Trends Report is hot off the presses and Gyi and Conrad have some compelling thoughts on what it's showing us this time around. Later, they dig into the problems and limitations associated with current perceptions of ROI. ------ Should you trust AI for good legal advice? Apparently, 27% of you do, but that stat is making Gyi and Conrad pretty concerned about your qualifications as a lawyer… Yikes. The guys unpack this finding and other notable insights from the 2023 Legal Trends Report.  Later, is tracking ROI truly helpful or even really possible for most law firms? Conrad's got a soap box here, dear listeners, so get ready. For the most part, stop getting hung up on ROI metrics and point your growth mindset elsewhere.  The News: Google v. DOJ — Yeah, there's some stuff you won't like: Google search antitrust trial updates: Everything you need to know (so far) Former Googler: Google ‘using clicks in rankings' Has Google Ads lost all credibility? Why one advertiser says it's time to leave Google Maps sued for sending someone off a bridge. Family sues Google alleging its Maps app led father to drive ... - CNN  Google Local Chat Google Local Chat With A Live Agent Rolling Out?  Startup Alley Nominations are now open! 2024 ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley Application - LawSites    Mentioned in this Episode: Clio's 2023 Legal Trends Report Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok

Live from Clio Cloud Conference—the 2023 Legal Trends Report is hot off the presses and Gyi and Conrad have some compelling thoughts on what it's showing us this time around. Later, they dig into the problems and limitations associated with current perceptions of ROI. ------ Should you trust AI for good legal advice? Apparently, 27% of you do, but that stat is making Gyi and Conrad pretty concerned about your qualifications as a lawyer… Yikes. The guys unpack this finding and other notable insights from the 2023 Legal Trends Report.  Later, is tracking ROI truly helpful or even really possible for most law firms? Conrad's got a soap box here, dear listeners, so get ready. For the most part, stop getting hung up on ROI metrics and point your growth mindset elsewhere.  The News: Google v. DOJ — Yeah, there's some stuff you won't like: Google search antitrust trial updates: Everything you need to know (so far) Former Googler: Google ‘using clicks in rankings' Has Google Ads lost all credibility? Why one advertiser says it's time to leave Google Maps sued for sending someone off a bridge. Family sues Google alleging its Maps app led father to drive ... - CNN  Google Local Chat Google Local Chat With A Live Agent Rolling Out?  Startup Alley Nominations are now open! 2024 ABA TECHSHOW Startup Alley Application - LawSites    Mentioned in this Episode: Clio's 2023 Legal Trends Report Leave Us an Apple Review  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube  Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok  

Mike Rafi from the Rafi Law Firm joins us for this week’s episode of Sports ‘N Torts. Mike is a lawyer in Atlanta whose practice focuses heavily on representing injured crime victims in severe injury or death cases. Mike describes himself as the lawyer of last resort who gets involved in Code Red type cases. Mike has a unique background by way of working in the news industry prior to attending Law School. Mike worked for Fox News in New York and Cox Broadcasting in DC and he shares the jobs he held and how the news industry work. Mike also explains how those jobs helped prepare him for being a lawyer and presenting ‘stories’ to juries. Mike began his career working in Big Law and the lessons he learned from that job helped him launch his own firm – which he takes pride in running his firm the way he wants and what fits for his lifestyle. Mike has had some incredible results and verdicts and he shares his approach to litigation, discovery and trial. Of course we talk about his marketing approaches and how to be your best at events such as happy hours and cocktail parties. Outside of the office, Mike has been dubbed an “Internet Personality” by Google for his social media presence. Mike explains his approach to social media and the daily videos he posts and how he acquired so many followers. Finally, Mike explains how one of his posts found its way front and center of a recent jury trial. On top of everything else, Mike is a Bitcoin Miner. I don’t really know what that means but Mike explains bitcoin, how he got into it and what he uses it for. This is a fast hour that has a bit of everything. Thanks for listening. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury firm in Atlanta, GA – www.jsteinlawfirm.com .

House Keeping: Daniel Huffman's Map projections cards Kickstarter Watch for an opening video this week.  News: Google sued over directions Guinness Book of World Records revokes mountain climbing records The National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology launches China working on ground-based timing system Topic: This week we interview Marc Prioleau, Executive Director of Overture Maps Foundation about their venture into open data, access, and direction.  Events:  Geography 2050: 16-17 November, New York 2024 Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate: 2 - 6 June, Hawaii  

Today, the US Department of Justice begins its anti-trust case against Google. Should it matter if Google commands more than 90% of the web search market share? Plus, a cybersecurity issue creates a huge headache for MGM Resorts and a former Apple employee brings RICO charges against the company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode I once again cover multiple security related stories including this month's Patch Tuesday news plus the fact Google and Apple released patches ahead of Patch Tuesday. I also go over the new Google Privacy Sandbox and interesting details of a lawsuit involving Patch My PC and Ivanti. For that and more, check out this episode. Reference Links: https://www.rorymon.com/blog/patch-my-pc-sued-by-ivanti-patch-tuesday-news-google-privacy-sandbox-launched/

On the latest Android Faithful episode, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards have got A LOT of Android news to cover as Google is kicking things into gear post Labor DayFeatured in this episode:NEWS: Google sets the date for the Pixel 8 launch event, in one month. We break down the latest rumors and leaks surrounding the Pixel 8 and dig into the latest Android feature drops and the Android branding update. The Bot is back!HARDWARE: The Honor V2 Magic was launched and adds another foldable to the mix PLUS a fashion forward concept with the Honor V2 Purse! Yes, a purse. You have to see this to believe it.APPS: OnePlus is getting a jump on rolling out Android 14 to it's phones, Instagram goes tablet mode, sorta and Google protects us from fake Signal and Telegram apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Android Faithful, Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards are joined by Mary Ross, Chief Privacy Officer of OSOM Products, o get some insight into Data Privacy and how it affects the world of Android along with the usual fun we have covering the past week of Android.Featured in this episode:DISCUSSION: Mary Ross's journey with data privacy, ranging from co-authoring the California Consumer Privacy Act legislation and it's impact on technology to her joining OSOM Products and continuing to walk the walk when it comes to data privacy in tech.NEWS: Google and Android celebrate the latest ART impact on millions of devices, plus Google Calendar starts to play nice with Microsoft OutlookHARDWARE: OPPO confirms the Find N3 Flip (and Huyen loves it), Qualcomm getting Snapdragon into gaming devices, and the reports of the ASUS ZenFone's death was great exxagerated.APPS: Google Search goes all in on Stories, YouTube Music touts RSS for podcasts, but Ron isn't having it and rants instead. Samsung gets real about how much data is used by its bloatware.Check out Mary Ross's work at OSOM Products at https://www.osomprivacy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our longest episode yet as we welcome friend of the show, Juan Bagnell to the show to join Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Mishaal Rahman as get together, as friends do, to talk Android, technology and have lots of laughs!Featured in this episode:NEWS: Google rolls out RCS by default, Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 leaks and Long-range QR Code Scanning.HARDWARE: Mishaal has a first look at the Asus Zenfone 10 and Juan schools us on face displays with the Rokid Station and X-Real Beam.APPS: Shortwave comes to Android (Finally!), TIP: Nearby Share can copy folders with the Google Files app.COMMUNITY: Juan has got some feedback about the tracker network and we hear from a loyal Samsung user. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for an exciting new episode of our podcast, where Spencer and co-host Jared Bauman of 201 Creative dive deep into the fascinating world of AI, SEO, and website building!   First up on their agenda is Google's policy on AI-generated content and EEAT. At the moment, Google does not distinguish between AI and human-generated content and is not requiring creators to label their content. The hosts talk about why this may be and about how Google has also shifted its position on this topic and will probably continue to do so. They also discuss EEAT and AI, as artificial intelligence-generated content can't claim any kind of experience. As this is a topic that is constantly evolving, they agree to discuss it as changes arise. The next topic Jared and Spencer talk about is OpenAI's potential plans to open an AppStore for ChatGPT. This could include customized AI chatbots, which several companies are already selling. The hosts then briefly talk about how the INP report has now been added to Google Search Console and is now a part of the Core Web Vitals report. GA4 comes up when Jared asks Spencer about his thoughts on the new analytics, and the hosts talk about their experience using it. In the Shiny Object Shenanigans portion of the episode, Spencer talks about his new side project, the WordPress plugin Rank Logic, which helps users track their SEO performance. It's a real game-changer that enables content creators to understand what's working and what's not and tracks changes they make as well as content and author performance. He's even considering incorporating GA4 into the app to make it the data user-friendly. The launch is imminent, so stay tuned! Jared talks about his new side hustle using the Amazon Influencer Program, reporting that in his first month, he will have made around $1000 from 229 videos. He talks about how daily earnings from the program fluctuate a lot and how inspiring it is to be able to build such a lucrative income stream in just one month.   As for Weird Niche Sites, Jared goes first and talks about the site People of Walmart, which features user-generated photos of the people that shop at Walmart. He talks about how a site like this could be created for any number of stores, although he and Spencer point out how normally it's very risky to use the name of a company as part of your domain name. Spencer shares his site, which is Psychic High School, a humorous site. It's updated actively but is a low-traffic site that's ranking for very few keywords. The hosts talked about why the site might have been created and they have a good laugh about the content. You won't want to miss this episode, where the hosts share insight, opinions, and a few surprises along the way!

Why are Google staff being told to avoid using AI chatbots when the company makes one? How are governments around the world tackling risks associated with AI and misinformation? And why is Twitter getting kicked out of its offices in Boulder, Colorado?See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Google's new TLDs are silly but not as dangerous as some people think, whether we should cling on to AM radio, Microsoft scans password-protected zip files, and how to assess open source software for its trustworthiness.   Plug Support us on patreon   News Google pushes .zip and .mov domains onto the Internet, and the […]

The Generative AI News (GAIN) rundown for May 11, 2023, is here. Special guest and Google Developer Expert (GDE) Allen Firstenberg joined me to go in-depth on all the Google I/O stories. We discuss Bard, extensions, conversational search, the PaLM and Gemini models, and much more. We also review the “Google Has No [generative AI] Moat” memo. That is followed by a discussion of Wendy's adoption of Google PaLM for drive-thru order taking, Bing Chat going general availability worldwide, the White House's efforts around AI, and a developer that created mini-Trip Advisor website targeting families with children with 2370 activities in 237 cities, 2,600 images, and nearly 250,000 words. He did this in two days and spent $53. The implications are significant. I hope you enjoy the show. Don't miss Allen's commentary on these items in the video. Given his role as a GDE and independent ambassador for several Google technologies, he has particularly interesting insights into Google's moves, lack of progress on many fronts, and unrecognized progress on others. Bard Breakdown Top Google I/O Announcements Wendy's Chooses Google PaLM for Drive-thru Automation Google Has No Moat [READ THIS!] Bing Chat Now Available to Everyone The White House Brings in AI Leaders and Announces New Research Labs A Developer Shows How to Re-create Trip Advisor with ChatGPT and DALL-E More About GAIN GAIN is recorded live and streamed via YouTube and LinkedIn at 12 noon ET on Thursdays. You can re-watch each week's discussion on Voicebot's YouTube channel if you'd like to see the visuals and the host's beaming visage. Please join us live next week on YouTube or LinkedIn. Also, participate in the live show by commenting, and we are likely to give you a shoutout and may even show your comment on screen.

Ready for another update, 'This Week In Niche Pursuits News'? Guest hosts Jared Bauman and Josh Blackburn join the podcast while I'm away this week to cover a wide range of topics related to AI, content creation, and dive into some fun niche site discoveries! You'll learn how to use Google Trends as a tool for researching and creating content around landmarks and historical events. Also, in relation to my new faceless YouTube channel reaching the 1,000 subscriber milestone, the guys discuss the benefits of creating this style of channel, that focuses more on content rather than any personal branding. And if you're interested in improving your website's SEO and user experience, there's a deal for the Link Whisper WordPress plugin with a special coupon code offer for listeners you don't want to miss. The use of AI in content creation is also discussed at length in this episode. You'll learn how Midjourney V.5 can create realistic photos and can replace the need for stock photos. As well as discussing the AIPRM plugin, which provides expert prompts for generative AI tools. You'll hear about its success in the market, including some speculation on the potential for there to be paid prompts in the future. The winners and losers of Google's March 2023 core update are also discussed with tips on highlighting the relatively new Experience element of E-E-A-T on your websites. You'll also hear about unique niche websites, including a Canadian candy store that freeze-dries candy and a website dedicated to the Titanic. And, of course, the guys discuss the potential for creating content and building businesses around these niches! Overall, the episode provides useful insights and tips for creating successful websites and content using AI and other helpful tools. Hope you enjoy it!

Google Bard admitted that it took data from an article in Tom's Hardware without attribution. ChatGPT and Bard both prove they can't tell the difference between real news and a joke. And TikTok's CEO appears before Congress to answer some tough questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft and Google went head to head with their AI-powered chatbot demonstrations, and Google stumbled. No, Google Bard, the James Webb Space Telescope did not take the first picture of an exoplanet. Plus, some hackers receive sanctions from the US and UK and Nintendo gives us our first look at the new Legend of Zelda game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.