Search How Google news rankings affect news sites visibility Analysis of Google's news ranking system reveals technical details about how the search engine determines news sites visibility.
AI Idiocracy's dystopian predictions materializing faster than expected Mike Judge reveals how his 2006 satire movie about societal decline through automation proves prophetic in AI era.
Data AppLovin reports record growth as advertising business soars 75% in 2024 Marketing platform AppLovin sees major advertising revenue growth and plans sale of gaming division in strategic shift.
Social Featured TikTok returns to app stores after 26-day ban in the United States Major app stores reinstate TikTok following Trump's executive order to delay enforcement of congressional ban.
Social Mastodon to introduce quote posts with focus on user control Social network to add long-requested feature with safety controls, allowing users to manage how their content is shared
Search Featured Google AI search features drive click rates to historic lows New data reveals significant decline in organic and paid click-through rates amid Google's AI Overview implementation.
Data Utiq partners with Onetag to enhance privacy-first advertising New partnership enables deterministic targeting without third-party cookies across European markets.
Video The Trade Desk undergoes major strategic shift after first earnings miss in 8 years Advertising technology leader announces comprehensive reorganization and 15-point plan after Q4 shortfall, signaling transformation for 2025.
Video Spotify's video podcast revenue jumps 300% after Partner Program launch New monetization program drives significant growth in video podcast consumption and creator earnings since January launch.
Search Yelp reports record revenue of $1.41 billion in 2024 Local platform delivers 34% net income growth and 8% adjusted EBITDA increase amid mixed business performance.
AI Google adds cross-chat memory capabilities to Gemini Advanced Google enhances Gemini AI with memory features for paying subscribers, enabling contextual responses across conversations.
Retail Google adds member pricing data type to merchant listings Google updates structured data guidelines with member pricing support and clarifies pricing types for merchant product listings.
AI Adobe expands video AI capabilities with new Firefly app Adobe launches a Firefly app for generating images, vectors and videos with professional tools for ideation and production.
DOOH German media house Ströer becomes newest member of IAB Europe Leading German advertising firm Ströer joins European-level digital marketing and advertising association IAB Europe.
Search NYC to host historic Google search event amid AI search developments Google's search team brings a major SEO and web development event to NYC, marking its first presence in the city.
Display Google clarifies distinct roles of Performance Max and Demand Gen ad campaigns Analysis of Google's strategic approach to AI-powered advertising campaigns and their specialized use cases for marketers.
Display Google releases detailed Performance Max FAQ Google addresses transparency concerns in Performance Max campaigns with new reporting features and campaign optimization guidance.
Data Featured Google Chrome introduces IP address protection for private browsing Google Chrome will mask IP addresses in Incognito mode starting May 2025, limiting third-party tracking while preserving essential services.
Video Apple TV app arrives on Android devices Apple's streaming service becomes available on Android mobile devices, offering access to original content and sports.
Video YouTube's major redesign Global video platform announces new brand colors to address technical issues and refresh visual identity.
AI EU scraps privacy and AI liability rules as Commission unveils 2025 work plan The European Commission withdraws key digital policies while prioritizing AI development and economic competitiveness.
Data German regulator finds Apple's app tracking rules may violate competition law Bundeskartellamt says Apple's App Tracking Transparency Framework gives unfair advantage over third-party developers.
Data WetterOnline faces GDPR complaint over user data access denial Privacy group noyb files complaint against weather app provider for refusing to provide users access to their personal data.
Video M6 Group reports €1.3 billion revenue amid streaming transformation French broadcaster M6 Group maintains stable revenue while investing in new streaming platform M6+ and sports content.
Video YouTube and Paramount fail to reach deal, channels to go dark February 13 Contract dispute between tech and media giants leads to removal of CBS, MTV and other Paramount channels from YouTube services.
