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2026 backlink study: How many backlinks does a website need to rank, by industry
9+ hour, 11+ min ago (1762+ words) A vector illustration of how backlinks impact organic search performance or SEO. How many backlinks do I need to rank? According to Web FX's 2026 study of 1, 462 domains across 15 industries, websites ranking on page one have a median of 907 referring domains,…...
Bill intended to protect water from data center developers heads to Idaho Senate
4+ week, 1+ day ago (906+ words) A bill advancing through the Idaho Legislature is designed to protect water for Idaho's farmers and other existing water users as new data centers are built. The Idaho Senate's Resources and Environment Committee voted Thursday afternoon to send House Bill…...
Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1332+ words) Both Meta and You Tube say they will appeal the California verdict A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and You Tube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning point in the years-long legal battle against social…...
Internet providers not liable for music piracy by users: top US court
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1086+ words) The US Supreme Court ruled that internet service providers are not liable for the online pirating of copyrighted music Cox Communications, a major broadband ISP, had asked the top court to throw out a jury verdict awarding $1 billion in damages…...
Carr calls for fair telecom treatment in Europe amid trade talks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (510+ words) (The Center Square) " U. S. officials are calling for fair treatment of American companies in Europe as broader trade negotiations continue. The calls for fairness come amid European Union plans for measures that would give European firms an advantage over foreign firms…...
Dating app Tinder dabbles with AI matchmaking
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1037+ words) Tinder says AI lets the app 'get a better sense of your personality; your vibe, and what really matters to you' Tinder said Thursday that it is testing a "Chemistry" option that uses artificial intelligence to help with matchmaking in…...
Study reveals teens spend a third of school day on smartphones
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1015+ words) Teenagers spend a third of the school day staring at their smartphones, according to a new study. Frequent phone checking - mostly for social media or entertainment - "undermines" the concentration needed to succeed in class, scientists say. They believe their findings…...
AI didn't kill SEO. It killed average content.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1664+ words) Vector illustration of a monitor displaying SEO and AI graphics. For decades, "good enough" content worked. A well-optimized article, a competent explanation of a topic, or a detailed blog post could still earn rankings and drive organic traffic. That era…...
The Way Americans Buy and Own Smartphones is Changing
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1154+ words) The latest mobile survey from Allstate Protection Plans illustrates a mobile market no longer defined by annual upgrades, but instead by durability, value and sustainability. There was a time when smartphone manufacturers could count on blockbuster sales with each flagship…...
This holiday, find a tech gift for every family member
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (994+ words) (BPT) - Are you still trying to find gifts for everyone on your list? Sometimes it can be challenging to find just the right present for each of your loved ones. That's why T-Mobile is helping you gift yourself a stress-free…...