Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
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Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)

May 10, 2025
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Every year, almost $237 billion is spent on Google Ads worldwide, generating more than 75% of all Google’s income. By anyone’s measure, it is a pretty successful business. As print readership declined and search volumes via the internet grew in the early 2000s, an increasing number of businesses turned to the

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I tested YouTube Premium Lite to see how many ads it really got rid of
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I tested YouTube Premium Lite to see how many ads it really got rid of

April 7, 2025
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Summary YouTube Premium Lite at $8/mo cuts most ads, offering value without the full price hassle. Expect an occasional ad with Lite, but overall, fewer interruptions make for seamless viewing. YouTube’s cheaper tier outshines competitors by cutting ads while maintaining affordability. I’m not a fan of ads, and I don’t

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Microsoft Pilots Free Office Apps, But Will It Be Worth The Annoying Ads?
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Microsoft Pilots Free Office Apps, But Will It Be Worth The Annoying Ads?

February 26, 2025
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gguy/Shutterstock Ask anyone what the most annoying part of their digital existence is, and most likely the answer will be “ads.” We have to endure them on social media, using Google, and while visiting websites. Even our favorite streaming shows aren’t exempt

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Microsoft floats the idea of a free Office tier, complete with ads
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Microsoft floats the idea of a free Office tier, complete with ads

February 25, 2025
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Summary Microsoft has been internally considering the idea of offering a free and ad-supported tier of its classic Office suite of apps. This free tier could potentially strip out access to advanced features, and might only allow for saving files via OneDrive. In the limited testing that’s been conducted, ads

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