How computer science could fix Google's data monopoly problem
A new legal paper proposes using computer science algorithms to implement Google's court-ordered data-sharing remedies efficiently and without discrimination.
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Consent Mode V2 enforcement is silently breaking Google Ads conversions
Google's July 2025 Consent Mode V2 enforcement is wiping attribution data for UK and EEA advertisers - with no warning and no recovery option for lost data.
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Trade Desk under siege while Amazon tightens its grip on sellers
The Trade Desk faces holdco backlash, Amazon rewires seller billing and streaming pricing, LinkedIn is sued over browser surveillance, and Google's March core update ends.
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Most TV viewers distrust AI search results, Gracenote study finds
Gracenote's 2026 study of 4,003 U.S. users finds AI chatbots gaining ground fast in TV content discovery, but 75% of all users still verify chatbot results.
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LoopMe bets on mobile apps as web ad inventory shrinks with Chartboost Direct
LoopMe launched Chartboost Direct on April 9, 2026, giving mobile app publishers direct access to brand demand via three new programmatic deal structures.
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Fubo rebuilds its mobile app with AI for on-the-go sports fans
Fubo upgraded its iOS and Android apps on April 9 with AI-driven live video carousels, vertical Team Channels, and key game alerts for on-the-go sports fans.
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Taboola's DeeperDive hits 7 million users and expands to six languages
Taboola's DeeperDive reached nearly 7 million monthly active users in six months and is expanding to French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
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Replit integrates RevenueCat to let vibe coders monetize apps without leaving the platform
Replit integrates RevenueCat on April 9, 2026, letting AI app builders add subscriptions, paywalls, and App Store billing with a single text prompt.
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Amazon's anti-manipulation rules tested as buyer feedback threats spread
Amazon's Anti-Manipulation Policy bars refunds tied to feedback removal, but sellers say enforcement gaps leave them absorbing most of the cost when buyers threaten 1-star reviews.
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Amazon opens DSP inventory management APIs - what changed in March
Amazon Ads launched unified inventory management APIs in open beta in March 2026, consolidating deals, proposals, and inventory groups under the API v1 model.
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LinkedIn hit with class action over hidden browser scan of 6,000 extensions
Class action filed April 6 alleges LinkedIn secretly scanned Chrome users for 6,000 extensions and routed device fingerprints to undisclosed third parties.
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Google opens ads to India pharmacies and New Zealand telemedicine via LegitScript
LegitScript and Google expanded their healthcare ad partnership on April 8, 2026, adding India pharmacies and New Zealand telemedicine providers to eligible markets.
