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An open call for the next Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI
Apply now for an opportunity to receive funding and to participate in the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, a $30 million global open call.
Google Third-Party Review Boxes Algorithmically Selected
In some European regions, Google, likely because of the DMA laws, has to show review aggregated ratings from third-party sites. How does Google know which sites to take those reviews from? You would think Google has a trusted list of sites it would pick from but...
The CMA’s assessment of Google Search
The CMA has announced that it will assess whether Google Search has “Strategic Market Status” (SMS) under the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers regime, and...
Google Can Show Sites With Manual Actions In AI Overviews
Did you know that sites and pages with manual actions can potentially show up in the Google AI Overviews. So while the page has a search penalty and won't show up in the main Google search results, it can still show up in the AI Overviews at the top of the Google...
Google Ads Adds Additional Promo Code Options Under Promotion Details
Google Ads has added two additional promo code options under the promotion details section of promotions assets. Instead of there being a way to enter a promo code, you can now also offer bar code or QR code methods for promotion codes in your ads.Thomas Eccel...
Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent arrives for Mercedes-Benz.
Today Google Cloud is unveiling Automotive AI Agent, a new way for automakers to create helpful generative AI experiences. Built using Gemini with Vertex AI, Automotive...
Google Map Pin Attack Exploit Fixed
Google has reportedly fixed the Google Maps pin attack exploit that has been lingering on with Google for several months. The exploit allowed one to move business locations to another location, making them disappear in the rankings and local pack for relevant...
Google Search Result Snippets Related Reviews Carousel
Google Search has these search results snippets that show a related reviews carousel under the snippet. You can swipe through the related reviews and then click on them to reveal a YouTube video or other format of a review.This was spotted by Sachin Patel who...
Investors Beware! The Truth About Quantum Computing Stocks Revealed – YaNoticias
Investors Beware! The Truth About Quantum Computing Stocks...
Microsoft Stock Surge: Revolutionizing the Future? – Smartphone Magazine
Microsoft Stock Surge: Revolutionizing the Future? Smartphone...
Quantum Leap: Investing in the Future? Stock Surges as Tech Giants Eye Breakthroughs – Mi Valle
Quantum Leap: Investing in the Future? Stock Surges as Tech Giants Eye Breakthroughs Mi...
Google Search Ranking Volatility Tools Cool Down
For the first time in forever (see what I did there?) the third-party Google Search volatility tools have cooled down to normal volatility levels. The chatter has been somewhat more typical levels over the past week, that is not to say some have not seen decreases...
New tools to help retailers build gen AI search and agents
Learn how retailers are benefiting from Cloud's gen AI agents, AI-powered search and other AI technology.
Invest in the Future? Discover Tesla’s Stock Dynamics Today! – MotoPaddock
Invest in the Future? Discover Tesla's Stock Dynamics...
Investing in Quantum Dreams? 리게티 컴퓨팅 주식 on the Rise! – Smartphone Magazine
Investing in Quantum Dreams? 리게티 컴퓨팅 주식 on the Rise! Smartphone...
Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Local Ranking Bug, Reddit Drops, Microsoft Fools Searchers & More SEO, PPC & Local
[embedded content] For the original iTunes version, click here.We had this weird Google local ranking bug that seemed to happen over last weekend but resolved itself by around Tuesday. Then, the other day, we noticed that Reddit may be seeing a decline in Google...
Google: URLs Don’t Need To Be Lower Case For Search
Google's John Mueller clarified once again that your URLs do not need to be lowercase, they can be uppercase, it really doesn't matter. But he did say, pick either lowercase or uppercase, just be consistent. This jives with the Google help documentation that says,...
Google Local Services Ads For Tax Specialist Drops Auto Credits & Features
Google has turned down some features for the tax specialist vertical in Google Local Service Ads. The big one is that there is no auto-crediting for this vertical. Also, Google removed message leads, booking and all recording for the Tax Specialist vertical in...
Google Ads Updates Political Content Policy For CA Residents For Deepfakes
Google has announced it has updated its Google Ads political content policy this month for to include a form related to California restrictions. "California residents may use this form to report ads that may violate California Elections Code Division 20, Chapter...
Google Search Product Detail View Tests Share Icons
Google is testing adding a share icon to the product detail view within the search results. This comes up at the top of the panel, after you click on a product from the popular products section of the search results. And as you scroll, the share and other icons...
Chrono24’s Most Hyped Watches In December 2024 – HYPEBEAST
Chrono24’s Most Hyped Watches In December...
Reddit Not Ranking As Well In Google Suddenly?
It seems like Reddit, the site that ranks well for every single query in Google Search, is starting to see a small but visible ranking drop in Google Search. It seems Reddit is losing Google Search visibility when you look at its ranking reports in Semrush and...
Screenshot: Google Ads Negative Keywords In Performance Max
We have been hearing Google Ads will provide a feature to manage negative keywords for Performance Max campaigns for a while and now, maybe, the day has come. Joe Shmo on X posted a screenshot of him seeing the feature in his Google Ads account.We initially thought...
4 key trends to watch in clean energy technology in 2025 – World Economic Forum
4 key trends to watch in clean energy technology in 2025 World Economic...
FoodTech 2025: The Top Breakthrough Technologies & Investment Outlook From Leading VCs – Forbes
FoodTech 2025: The Top Breakthrough Technologies & Investment Outlook From Leading...