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4 ways Facebook’s departing CTO Mike Schroepfer shaped the company
Sep 23, 2021 | 07:47 am
Did you know Neural is taking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! Today, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer announced that he’s stepping down from the position after spending 13 years at the company. He will transition within the organization to a part-time role by 2022. Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, Facebook’s chief of hardware division, will take over Schroepfer‘s position gradually. Here are five noteworthy things you should know about the outgoing CTO. 1. Prestigious work history Schroepfer joined…This[…]
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Historical strategy game Victoria 3 will simulate the slave trade. Should it?
Sep 22, 2021 | 20:54 pm
Paradox Interactive‘s highly-anticipated grand strategy title Victoria 3 is set to ship next year. It’s been over a decade since the franchise’s last title launched and fans are chomping at the bit to see what’s changed. One thing that hasn’t changed in Victoria 3 is that it includes a fully-functioning, (somewhat) historically accurate depiction of the global slave trade as it existed at the beginning of the titular Victorian era. Victoria 3 is a historical nation simulator where you take control of an entire country and try to shape its destiny. At the beginning of the game, a given nation’s…This[…]
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Researchers tap AI in search of new wonder materials
Sep 22, 2021 | 18:08 pm
Did you know Neural is taking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! AI is frequently overhyped, but one notable exception is its potential to unearth new materials. These substances can provide the foundations for an array of transformative technologies, from life-saving drugs to new electronic devices. The discovery of graphene, for instance, could help solve the world water crisis, make smartphones virtually unbreakable, and even improve your sex life. However, the search for wonder materials can…This[…]
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First impressions: Everything Microsoft announced at its 2021 Surface event
Sep 22, 2021 | 16:48 pm
Microsoft announced a ton of products today. Some were new, some were major updates, and some were minor refreshes. Though we knew some of what to expect from leaks and rumors, much of the little details were unknown to us. We were lucky enough to try most of the devices in person prior to their official announcement, so consider this round-up also something of a hands-on. Here’s the biggest news from the event. Surface Pro 8 The Surface Pro 8 is the biggest change to the tablet line since the Surface Pro 3 back in 2014. Well, if you don’t…This[…]
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Surface Laptop Studio hands-on: My perfect laptop doesn’t exi—
Sep 22, 2021 | 15:35 pm
My eyes may or may not have welled up when I first laid my hands on the Surface Laptop Studio. I was only able to spend about 20 minutes with Microsoft’s most powerful laptop, but it is as if the company had combed through my brain and made the PC of my dreams — or something very close to it. Rather than creating a Surface Book 4 with a detachable tablet, the new laptop takes a cue from the desktop Surface Studio. Not only can you move its main hinge like any other laptop, you can also pull the display…This[…]
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A kid’s replica of James Bond’s car exists AND IT MUST BE MINE
Sep 22, 2021 | 14:47 pm
Did you know SHIFT is taking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of mobility during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! Yes, I know, I’m not a kid anymore. Yes, I’m terrifyingly close to my 30s. And yes, THIS MINIATURE DRIVABLE REPLICA OF A JAMES BOND CAR MUST BE MINE. Some history and context. In 2020, the folks at the Little Car Company teamed up with Aston Martin and the 007 brand to create two children’s replicas of the spy’s cars: the DB5 Junior and the…This[…]
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Now is the time to lock in the verified fastest VPN service anywhere at 80 percent off
Sep 22, 2021 | 14:00 pm
TLDR: HotSpot Shield has been named the fastest VPN on the web — and now, it’s also on sale at hundreds off its regular price. Making the claim to being the world’s fastest VPN is no small boast. With dozens of VPN providers on the scene, it takes some serious firepower to be the one that allows users to blaze across the web faster than with anyone else. However, HotSpot Shield ($89.99 for a 3-year subscription, 80 percent off, from TNW Deals) brought the receipts to back up the claims. In testing by Ookla, one of the preeminent sources for…This[…]
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Want to shoot amazing drone footage to wow the web? This training can help turn you into a drone master user
Sep 22, 2021 | 14:00 pm
TLDR: The All-in-One Phantom DJI Drone and Mavic Filmschool Bundle teaches you how to fly your DJI Phantom drone, shoot amazing aerial footage, then edit it to truly world-class results. Did you see that recent amazing drone footage flying over an active volcano in Iceland? Or maybe that gorgeous aerial shot expertly winding through the Dallas Cowboys’ training facility they used this season on Hard Knocks? It turns out drone photography isn’t just a novelty anymore. It’s truly become art. In fact, bodies are even giving out awards now for brilliant images captured where no human eye could ever go…This[…]
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3D-printed rocket engines are powering the commercial space age
Sep 22, 2021 | 13:05 pm
The volatile nature of space rocket engines means that many early prototypes end up embedded in dirt banks or decorating the tops of any trees that are unfortunate enough to neighbor testing sites. Unintended explosions are in fact so common that rocket scientists have come up with a euphemism for when it happens: rapid unscheduled disassembly, or RUD for short. Every time a rocket engine blows up, the source of the failure needs to be found so that it can be fixed. A new and improved engine is then designed, manufactured, shipped to the test site and fired, and the…This[…]
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Xiaomi has the power to censor your phone, report claims
Sep 22, 2021 | 12:15 pm
A security report has found that Xiaomi has the ability to remotely censor its phones. This came from Lithuania’s Defence Ministry, which advised users of the company’s devices to get rid of them. First covered by Reuters, the Lithuanian report found that the Xiaomi Mi 10T receives an updating list of blocked keywords from the manufacturer. While this hasn’t been enabled in Europe, researchers claim Xiaomi has the technical capability to censor these terms at will. At the time of the study’s release, there were 449 keywords on the list — all in Chinese characters. These included terms such as “free…This[…]
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“About this advertiser” initiative now includes Advertisers Pages for Google Ads
Sep 22, 2021 | 12:05 pm
The advertiser page gives PPC experts the opportunity to show the integrity of their advertising to users but also leaves a trail of previous advertisements. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Staying virtual; Wednesday’s daily brief
Sep 22, 2021 | 10:00 am
Plus, how to set up Google Analytics 4 using Google Tag Manager. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Google rolls out ticket booking links, ‘Things to do’ ads and an eco-certified badge for hotels
Sep 22, 2021 | 09:00 am
Google’s new travel and leisure products are meant to help businesses bounce back after over a year and a half of disruption. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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How to set up Google Analytics 4 using Google Tag Manager
Sep 21, 2021 | 11:16 am
Save time, avoid editing code and easily create custom events by configuring your analytics setup via GTM. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Mozilla tests Bing as the default search engine for 1% of users; Tuesday’s daily brief
Sep 21, 2021 | 10:00 am
Plus, ads proliferate in Amazon search results as ad prices surge. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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SEOs experiencing delays in data on Search Console performance reports
Sep 21, 2021 | 09:10 am
If you’re missing data, make sure to inform your clients and update your reporting to reflect the glitch. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Overcome today’s search marketing challenges with actionable tactics at SMX
Sep 20, 2021 | 10:26 am
Book your All Access pass now for just $199 — or bundle with a two-day workshop for just $299! Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Google provides some reasons why it won’t use your HTML title tags; Monday’s daily brief
Sep 20, 2021 | 10:00 am
Plus, Instagram tests ‘Map Search’ and last-minute holiday shopping SEO tips. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Mozilla tests Bing as the default search engine for 1% of users
Sep 17, 2021 | 15:38 pm
Many SEOs often forego Bing optimization in favor of its higher traffic counterpart, but this is another reason to diversify your target search engines. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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SEO testing for continuous improvement; Friday’s daily brief
Sep 17, 2021 | 10:00 am
Plus why you should pause your ads (for science) Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Google explains why it made the title change to the search results
Sep 17, 2021 | 07:49 am
Google said it went from using your HTML title tag 80% of the time to 87% of the time in the past couple of weeks. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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How to test your content site strategy for continued improvement
Sep 16, 2021 | 11:39 am
Forecasting, documenting and analyzing your content initiatives can help grow your brand’s visibility and your skills as an SEO. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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More Google Ads campaign changes this month; Thursday’s daily brief
Sep 16, 2021 | 10:00 am
Plus, Reddit makes good on its advertising features promise Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Google Ads will combine Smart and standard Display campaigns
Sep 15, 2021 | 12:42 pm
The new Display campaign type will have the same controls that standard Display campaigns currently offer. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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New technology from Apple & others help me plug in; Wednesday’s daily brief
Sep 15, 2021 | 10:00 am
Plus more on Google search-related changes that you may have missed. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Exclusive agenda preview: What’s next in search marketing
Sep 14, 2021 | 10:15 am
Your $199 virtual pass unlocks four new tracks programmed by the Search Engine Land experts, tactic-rich sessions led by some of the smartest search marketers on the planet, and much, much more. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Your communications shouldn’t feel like marketing; Tuesday’s daily brief
Sep 14, 2021 | 10:00 am
And, California’s challenge to Amazon’s labor algorithms carries potential ramifications for merchants. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Google to enforce unique product identifiers on free merchant listings
Sep 14, 2021 | 07:34 am
Starting on September 15, 2021, Google said it will begin to enforce the requirement of products having unique product identifiers in the merchant feeds for free listings. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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New automation in Facebook Ads?; Monday’s daily brief
Sep 13, 2021 | 10:00 am
Plus, how to drive the funnel through content marketing and link building Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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Messy SEO Part 2: The importance of canonicalization
Sep 13, 2021 | 09:00 am
How we began cleaning up canonical tags after the MarTech site consolidation migration. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
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