Retail Lyft opens programmatic access via Microsoft Monetize platform Lyft Ads launches programmatic buying through Microsoft Monetize and introduces Audience Extension, enabling brands to reach riders beyond the app.
Display Automattic files counterclaims in WP Engine trademark dispute Automattic alleges trademark misappropriation and bad faith by WP Engine following Silver Lake's acquisition, detailing extensive counterclaims filed October 23, 2025.
Mixed Reality Samsung unveils Galaxy XR at $1,799 with Android XR and Gemini AI integration Samsung introduced Galaxy XR on October 21, 2025, featuring Android XR platform, Gemini AI assistant, and Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor for $1,799 in the United States and Korea markets.
AI Equativ survey shows 67% of consumers now using AI weekly Equativ's October 2025 survey of 4,000 North American and European consumers reveals 67% use AI weekly. 38% search less, 30% visit fewer websites as LLMs reshape advertising.
Data Norwegian court upholds €6.5m Grindr fine for data sharing violations Norway's appeals court upholds €6.5 million fine against Grindr for sharing sensitive user data without valid consent, ruling between July 2018 and April 2020.
AI Meta plans to use AI chat data for ad targeting starting December Meta will use interactions with its AI features to personalize content and ads from December 16, 2025, affecting over 1 billion monthly users globally.
AI Amazon launches Help Me Decide feature using AI to recommend products Amazon introduced Help Me Decide on October 23, 2025, using large language models to analyze browsing history and recommend products with one tap for millions of users.
AI Comet browser faces multiple security vulnerabilities from prompt injection Perplexity's Comet browser shows critical security flaws allowing data theft through prompt injection attacks disclosed by Brave and LayerX from August through October 2025.
Data IAB Tech Lab opens comment period for privacy framework updates IAB Tech Lab launched public comment on Global Privacy Protocol and Data Deletion Request Framework updates through December 1, adding four U.S. states.
Data LG Ad Solutions integrates ACR data with Databricks Marketplace LG Ad Solutions launches Program Views dataset on Databricks Marketplace, providing 33M+ opted-in Smart TV viewership data through Delta Sharing infrastructure.
Search Monday.com reports Google AI search changes impacting traffic acquisition Monday.com executives acknowledged reduced search traffic from Google's algorithm updates and AI Overviews during Q2 2025 earnings call, affecting SMB customer acquisition.
AI Dutch authority publishes AI literacy implementation guide Dutch Data Protection Authority releases second AI literacy guide with four-step framework as organizations struggle with compliance ahead of AI Act enforcement.
AI Snapchat makes AI image generation free in U.S. Imagine Lens removes subscription requirement for text-to-image AR feature after launching to Snapchat+ subscribers in September, expanding internationally.
Data Microsoft Clarity adds city and state metrics to dashboard cards Microsoft Clarity launched city and state analytics on dashboard cards October 22, enabling regional traffic analysis without filter navigation for local businesses.
AI Cloudflare partners with Visa and Mastercard to secure AI agent shopping Cloudflare, Visa and Mastercard introduce authentication protocols to help merchants distinguish legitimate AI shopping agents from malicious bots through cryptographic verification.
Video Magnite introduces machine learning-powered ad podding for streaming platforms Magnite announced advanced ad podding technology on October 24, 2025, applying machine learning to optimize commercial breaks as CTV spending reaches $46.9 billion.
Video Poland television viewing rises while streaming declines in September Polish television audiences spent more time with traditional broadcasting and less with streaming services during September 2025, according to Nielsen's latest report.
Display Prebid Mobile SDK 3.0 delivers CPM gains while 4.0 roadmap targets publisher control Prebid Mobile SDK 3.0 integration resulted in up to 10% CPM uplift for WetterOnline within two weeks, as SDK 4.0 development focuses on transparency and flexibility.
DOOH JCDecaux secures Bane NOR contract renewal for Norway railway stations JCDecaux Norge AS renews exclusive advertising contract with Bane NOR for 4+2+2 years, covering all Norwegian railway stations including Oslo Central Station.
Search Semrush launches enterprise partner program for agency expansion SEO platform introduces partner ecosystem on October 23 with Dentsu as premier agency, enabling certified partners to resell services globally.
Search Google Ads marks 25 years with shift from manual campaigns to AI automation Google Ads celebrates its 25th anniversary in October 2025, marking a transformation from pay-per-click pricing to AI-powered automation across search advertising.
Display Index Exchange introduces dynamic pricing model prioritizing publisher revenue Index Exchange announced Transparent Dynamic Take Rates on October 23, 2025, adjusting per-impression pricing to optimize publisher yield with 4% revenue gains.
Search Google reveals AI Max for Search budget requirements in webinar Campaigns must maintain minimum $50 daily budget and avoid budget limitations before upgrading to AI Max for Search, according to Advanced AI Powered Advertising Webinar.
AI Perplexity denies training AI models as Cloudflare documents stealth crawlers Perplexity denied training models after Reddit's October 22 lawsuit, while Cloudflare documented the company using stealth crawlers to evade protections.
Video Lemonlight and AdRoll partner to bridge creative and media workflows Two advertising technology companies announced integration addressing fragmented video production and campaign execution, particularly for Connected TV advertising.
