Meta’s Latest Move: Using AI Chat Conversations to Personalize Ads

Meta AI chat conversations used for targeted advertising

Imagine chatting with Meta’s AI on Facebook or Instagram about your hobbies, weekend plans, or a new recipe you want to try - and then noticing that the next time you scroll, the ads seem spookily relevant to what you just talked about. That’s not coincidence. It’s exactly what Meta is rolling out now.

Starting December 16, 2025, Meta is using conversations you have with its AI chatbot to help target ads and content across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. In

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Federal Workers’ Out-of-Office Emails Hijacked With Political Messages

Furloughed Federal workers' auto-reply emails changed automatically in US government shutdown

Imagine setting your out-of-office reply to something neutral and polite - “I’ll get back to you once things return to normal” - only to discover later that it has been changed without your consent. And worse, the new version blames one political party for the government shutdown.

That’s exactly what federal workers say is happening now during the October 2025 shutdown. Reports have surfaced that auto-replies have been politicized across multiple agencies, with neutral messages replaced by partisan ones. In

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What Makes UltimateWB Easier to Use Than WordPress

WordPres - complicated plugins - vs UltimateWB - easy alternative

When choosing a platform to build your website, ease of use is one of the most important factors. Many people try WordPress because it’s popular, but they quickly find themselves dealing with confusing setups, plugin conflicts, and constant updates. UltimateWB was designed to eliminate these hassles and give you everything you need right out of the box. Here’s why UltimateWB is easier to use than WordPress:

1. All-in-One, No Plugin Overload

With WordPress, essential features like SEO tools, contact forms,

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Limited Time for Marketing? Should You Focus on YouTube or Blog Posts?

Blog post vs YouTube video - what is best for marketing, with limited time

In our earlier post, Why Agencies Should Leverage YouTube: Long-Term Marketing Goldmine, we talked about how YouTube is a good long-term marketing strategy. But what if you are pressed on time...

Introduction: The Time Crunch Every Business Faces

Marketing takes time, and for many businesses, hours are limited. You want to grow your brand, attract leads, and build authority - but how do you choose the most effective strategy when you can’t do everything?

Two popular options are creating

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Why Agencies Should Leverage YouTube: Long-Term Marketing Goldmine

YouTube long-term growth strategy, marketing, vs short term Instagram and TikTok

Introduction: YouTube Isn’t Just Video, It’s an Asset

Agencies often pour energy into Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, chasing short-term engagement. But YouTube remains one of the most underutilized platforms with the highest long-term ROI. Unlike ephemeral social posts, YouTube videos continue generating traffic, leads, and brand authority months or even years after publication.

For agencies, this means every video is more than content - it’s a lasting marketing asset that works around the clock.

Related: What are

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Why Drag-and-Drop Website Builders Hold You Back (And What to Use Instead)

Drag & drop website builders vs UltimateWB

Drag-and-drop website builders are popular for one simple reason: they make building a website look quick and easy. For a basic personal site or a simple landing page, they can do the job.

But when it comes to growing your business, customizing your design, or adding advanced features, drag-and-drop builders start showing their cracks. They’re not built for long-term scalability or true customizability.

That’s where UltimateWB comes in - giving you ease-of-use and the freedom to scale without limits.

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IShowSpeed’s San Francisco Stop: A Livestreamed Love Letter to the Bay Area

Darren - IShowSpeed - Watkins Jr. in San Francisco in Warriors gear

Darren "IShowSpeed" Watkins Jr., the 20-year-old YouTube sensation known for his high-energy antics and 24/7 livestreams, made a memorable stop in San Francisco on September 25, 2025, during his nationwide "Speed Does America Tour." Dressed in a Golden State Warriors jersey and cap, Speed showed off his love for Bay Area sports and his knack for turning everyday moments into viral events.

A Day in the Bay

The day began with Speed arriving at YouTube's headquarters in San Bruno, where

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Amazon’s $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement: What It Means for You

Amazon Prime

Amazon just made history - and not in the way it wanted. The company has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a case with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the e-commerce giant of tricking millions of people into signing up for Prime memberships and making cancellation a confusing nightmare.

This is the largest FTC settlement of its kind, and it could change the way subscription services operate going forward. Here’s what happened, who gets refunds, and

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How to Speed Up Your Computer

Speed up slow computer

Is your computer running slower than usual? Don’t worry - you don’t necessarily need to buy a new one. Often, a few simple tweaks can make a big difference in performance. Whether you’re on Windows, macOS, or even Linux, these tips can help you get your machine running more smoothly.

1. Restart Your Computer

It sounds basic, but sometimes the simplest solution is the most effective. Restarting clears out temporary files and stops background processes that may be slowing things

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