Google is not about blue links, says ex CEO Eric Schmidt
Calling AI 'underhyped,' Eric Schmidt believes Google will be able to monetize AI answers and improve advertising.
Search Engine Land 6:06 pm on May 8, 2024
How Google harms search advertisers in 20 slides
The U.S. Department of Justice hammered Google over search ad price manipulation and more in its closing statement on search advertising.
Search Engine Land 6:06 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Search now hides the number of results by default
Google Search now hides the number of results for a query, changing a long established feature of the product.
9to5Google 6:06 pm on May 8, 2024
Google app on Android adds share button for Search results
At times, you might only search for a website so that you can get the URL to reshare it. The Google app on Android now has a Share button...
9to5Google 6:06 pm on May 8, 2024
Meta launches AI powered ad creativity tools
Meta unveiled generative AI features images and text to help advertisers automate parts of ad creation.
Search Engine Land 6:06 pm on May 8, 2024
Big Brands Apparently Receive Site Abuse Manual Actions via @sejournal, @martinibuster
A brand that previously distanced itself from 3rd party coupon content quietly changed their disclaimer to now say that there is oversight
Search Engine Journal 6:07 pm on May 8, 2024
How To Approach Link Building In 2024: Insights & Strategies For SEO Success via @sejournal, @hethr_campbell
Join us live as we unpack the top strategies for guest posting, resource link building, digital PR, and more.
Search Engine Journal 6:07 pm on May 8, 2024
How to Conduct On Page SEO Analysis at Scale
Expand beyond the limits of an SEO checker. Centralize data for seamless on page analysis and connect SEO optimizations to KPIs with Page Clarity.
seoClarity 6:08 pm on May 8, 2024
Do More with Less: Navigating Customer Acquisition Challenges for Todays Enterprises via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
Watch on demand to learn a scalable and sustainable acquisition framework to support long term growth objectives in your campaigns.
Search Engine Journal 6:08 pm on May 8, 2024
Number Of Search Results Dropped Google Search Results Page
It seems Google has fully removed the number of results found, the results count, from the Google Search results page. It was removed from the Google Search Generative Experience last June and Google has been testing removing ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:08 pm on May 8, 2024
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ doubles down on AI ahead of potential US launch
MediaTek has just announced its latest flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9300+, ahead of plans to launch in a “premium” Android...
9to5Google 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Google hides search results count under tools section
Is the results count one step closer to fully going away"
Search Engine Land 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Began Enforcing The Site Reputation Abuse Policy Last Night
Google said it began to enforce its new site reputation abuse policy last night. The policy went into effect on Sunday, May 5th, but Google did not announce it would take action until last night. As a reminder, this should ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Google and State AGs Defend Proposed $700M Antitrust Settlement Amid Judicial Scrutiny
On April 17, a group of five state attorneys general (AG) and Google filed briefs defending the proposed $700 million settlement agreement reached in...
JD Supra 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Monopoly Round Up: What Happens If Google Loses the Search Antitrust Case
Judge Amit Mehta holds the fate of the search giant in his hands. Plus Elon Musk gives up on making things, and a fight over airline regulations.
Big by Matt Stoller 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Yahoo!'s search engine was Apple's first choice for Safari — not Google, DOJ says
When Apple first demoed the iPhone, Yahoo was its homepage
Quartz 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Search Ranking Update Volatility Starting On May 3rd
I am slow to report on this but figured I'd document it just in case some of you noticed ranking volatility and fluctuations on or around May 3rd and May 4th. This is not a confirmed Google Search ranking update but there ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Google to invest €600 million in fourth data center in the Netherlands
Google will invest 600 million euros to construct a new data center on the industrial estate Westpoort in Groningen. This will be the tech company's fourth data center in the Netherlands, and the company reported that it ...
NL Times 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Nintendo confirms Switch successor unveils within next 10 months
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa says the company will announce its next gaming console before the end of March next year. Its actual on sale date could be further out, however.
PC Magazine 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Number Of Search Results Dropped Google Search Results Page
It seems Google has fully removed the number of results found, the results count, from the Google Search results page. It was removed from the Google Search Generative Experience last June and Google has been testing removing ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Search Ranking Update Volatility Starting On May 3rd
I am slow to report on this but figured I'd document it just in case some of you noticed ranking volatility and fluctuations on or around May 3rd and May 4th. This is not a confirmed Google Search ranking update but there ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Ads New Performance Max For Marketplaces
Google Ads has launched Performance Max for Marketplaces. This is designed to help you sell your goods or services on specific marketplaces using Performance Max.
Search Engine Roundtable 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Rumors Of Google Auditing 25% Of Google Ads Are False
The Google Ads Liaison, Ginny Marvin, said the rumors of Google auditing 25% of Google Ads accounts are false. She wrote, "The rumor about Google auditing 25% of Google Ads accounts on 1 May is inaccurate."
Search Engine Roundtable 6:09 pm on May 8, 2024
Hit By The Core Algorithm 5 Factors To Be Aware Of via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Five insights Googlers have shared that are helpful for understanding ranking losses and how to approach getting those rankings back
Search Engine Journal 6:10 pm on May 8, 2024
Google doodle celebrates Phase 3 of Lok Sabha elections 2024
India News: The May 7th Google Doodle commemorates the third phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 held on Tuesday. Instead of the traditional "Google" logo, the dood
The Times of India 6:10 pm on May 8, 2024
Google SGE Says Drink Urine To Pass Kidney Stones Quickly
The new AI advanced version of Google Search, aka Google SGE or Search Generative Experience, provides wicked smart AI answers to your queries. And if you ask it how to pass kidney stones quickly, Google will tell you to ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:10 pm on May 8, 2024
Stack Overflow signs a deal with OpenAI to supply data to its models; new integrations between Stack Overflow and OpenAI should be available by the end of June
Stack Overflow, the developer Q&A site, has inked a licensing agreement with OpenAI to supply data to its models.
TechCrunch 6:11 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Confirms Site Reputation Abuse Update
Google's SearchLiaison confirmed that the site reputation abuse policy enforcement "is really kicking off today"
Search Engine Journal 6:11 pm on May 8, 2024
New Microsoft AI model may challenge Gpt 4 and Google Gemini
In project headed by former Inflection chief, MAI 1 may have 500B parameters.
Ars Technica 6:11 pm on May 8, 2024
OpenAI rumored to unveil a ChatGPT powered search engine that could potentially be an…
OpenAI is getting ready to give Google and Microsoft a run for their money in search.
Windows Central 6:11 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Confirms Site Reputation Abuse Update via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google's SearchLiaison confirmed that the site reputation abuse policy enforcement "is really kicking off today"
Search Engine Journal 6:11 pm on May 8, 2024
DOJ claims Google deleted chat logs as antitrust case comes to a close
The Department of Justice has alleged that Google implemented a policy that encouraged employees to delete chat logs and other discussions around certain business practices during its investigation, according to Tech Spot. ...
The Blaze 6:11 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Gemini could soon look into your YouTube Music data to offer better search results
Google is spotted working on a new YouTube Music extension for Gemini to utilize its AI powers. The extension will provide you with better search results by accessing your YouTube Music information.
Neowin.net 6:11 pm on May 8, 2024
Google disavow link tool will go away at some point
John Mueller said, "At some point, I'm sure we'll remove it," referring to the disavow link tool in Google Search Console.
Search Engine Land 6:11 pm on May 8, 2024
Google revised the favicon documentation
Google revised their Search Central favicon documentation with additional wording that makes it more understandable
Search Engine Journal 6:12 pm on May 8, 2024
Don't just “Get a sense” for your customers. Make audience research actionable through revenue lifting tactics.
There's nothing wrong with running a quick SparkToro audience search, scrolling around for 5 minutes, and coming away savvier and better informed about a
SparkToro 6:12 pm on May 8, 2024
International SEO: Setting Your Website Up for Global Success
International SEO bridges the gap between global attention and your business. Master the ropes of international SEO in this complete guide.
Linkody's 6:12 pm on May 8, 2024
Google: Sites Hit By The Old Helpful Content Update Can Recover & Grow
Google's John Mueller said again this morning that sites hit by the old September helpful content update or even new core updates can recovery. He said on X and on LinkedIn that it is possible to recover but it is not a simple ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
Statcounter Fixes Search Engine Market Share Data After Incorrectly Showing Google Lost Share
Over the past week, many have been windblown by Statcounter reporting that Google lost significant market share in the US and worldwide from March to April 2024. It turns out it was some sort of reporting bug and Statcounter ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Will Remove Its Disavow Link Tool At Some Point
Google's John Mueller said on X that he believes Google will remove the disavow link tool "at some point" in the future. Bing dropped the disavow links tool from Bing Webmaster Tools in September 2023 and I suspect ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Search Tests Showing Only Local Listing For Near Me Queries
Google Search seems to be testing showing only local listings from Google Business Profiles for many "near me" types of queries. So when you search for [dentist near me] or [indian food near me] and so on, you only ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
Google Gemini Stops Linking To Most Sources
A year ago, Google Gemini (formerly known as Bard) began linking to sources as citations and we rejoiced. Well, it looks like in most cases, Gemini has stopped linking to sources. I believe this started about a week or so ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
How To Find And Delete Your Google Chrome Search And Browsing History
If you share your computer or phone with others, deleting your Google Chrome search and browsing history is important to protect your personal information.
Slashgear 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
SEO Website Design: Building a Search friendly Brand Hub
Unlock the secrets of SEO website design: explore actionable steps for boosting your site's visibility and engaging your B2B audience.
Online Marketing Blog 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
Google, Justice Department Make Final Arguments In Landmark Antitrust Case
Google's preeminence as an internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than $20 billion spent each year by the tech giant to lock out competition, Justice Department lawyer
shootonline.com 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
Big Change To Googles Product Structured Data Page
Google revamped their giant +6,000 word Product Structured Data documentation, splitting it into three topically focused pages
Search Engine Journal 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
YouTube's Jump Ahead experimental feature is now available to Premium users
YouTube is testing an AI powered feature that lets you skip ahead a video to a point where most users would typically jump. It is currently available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the US.
Neowin.net 6:13 pm on May 8, 2024
Google's huge search market share loss wasn't real: Data revised
It wasn't as dramatic a drop as first reported, but Google has consistently lost U.S. search market share since August 2023.
Search Engine Land 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
X unveils AI generated news snippets powered by Grok
X has launched an AI news summarization feature powered by Grok for paying customers
Android Police 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
Google blasted as 'negligent' over evidence destruction as landmark DOJ antitrust case wraps up
A federal judge blasted Friday Google over a negligent policy that resulted in the deletion of employee chat records as closing arguments wrapped up in a landmark antitrust case that could result
New York Post 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
Why the Google antitrust trial could change how we use the internet
A landmark antitrust trial between the Department of Justice and Google is coming to an end. The tech giant is accused of monopolizing the internet search market, sidelining competitors and harming consumers. The DOJ claims ...
PBS Online 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
Arguments in Google antitrust trial conclude
US News: WASHINGTON: A landmark antitrust trial against Google concluded Friday after a federal judge heard final arguments, setting the stage for a ruling tha.
The Times of India 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
ChatGPT Could Soon Become a Serious Competitor to Google with Its Own Search Engine
OpenAI's ChatGPT may challenge Google with its own search engine, potentially altering the online search landscape dominated by Google.
The Tech Basic 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
Final arguments concluded in Google lawsuit
AP – Google's preeminence as an Internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than USD20 billion spent each year by the tech giant to lock out competition, United States (US) Justice Department lawyers ...
Borneo Bulletin 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
Google I/O 2024 is the company's last shot to dominate mobile AI
Google has a final chance to own mobile AI at Google I/O 2024, because Apple is just a month away from entering the race
Android Police 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
Google, Justice Department Make Final Arguments In Landmark Antitrust Case
Google's preeminence as an internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than $20 billion spent each year by the tech giant to lock out competition, Justice Department lawyer
shootonline.com 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
How one company's employees use Microsoft Copilot to avoid the worst part of meetings
Could the best use for generative AI turn out to be startlingly mundane" At this company, employees love their Copilot for a very simple reason.
ZDNet 6:14 pm on May 8, 2024
The Industry Mourns The Loss Of Mark Irvine Brilliant & Giving Search Marketer
I am deeply sad to report that Mark Irvine passed away unexpectedly last night. Mark was deeply involved in the search marketing community, known as being a brilliant paid search specialist who always spent his time helping ...
Search Engine Roundtable 6:15 pm on May 8, 2024
Apples Intelligent Search Will Summarize Webpages via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Apple's new Intelligent Search will answer search queries with webpage summaries. A new Apple Web Eraser permanently removes content
Search Engine Journal 6:15 pm on May 8, 2024
Elon Musk's X launches stories delivering trending news summarized by Grok AI
After releasing the Grok AI 1.5V model, Elon Musk's X has now announced a new feature called Stories on X, which will deliver the latest news summarized by Grok AI, only for premium users.
Neowin.net 6:15 pm on May 8, 2024
Would You Still Use Google if It Didn't Pay Apple $20 Billion to Get on Your iPhone
A US judge who will decide Google's fate in a historic antitrust trial suggested it was odd for the company to say it has the best search engine but also pay Apple billions to lock out rivals.
Wired UK 6:15 pm on May 8, 2024
Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims
WASHINGTON :Google and the U.S. Justice Department wrapped up closing arguments on Friday over claims that the Alphabet unit has unlawfully dominated web search and related advertising, in a case the government contends could ...
Channel NewsAsia 6:15 pm on May 8, 2024
As Google's antitrust trial wraps, DOJ seeks sanctions over missing messages
Lawyers finished closing arguments in the antitrust lawsuit over Google Search.
The Verge 6:15 pm on May 8, 2024
US antitrust case against Google is just the start
Under the Trump administration, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission started investigating Amazon, Apple, Google and Meta, the parent company of Instagram and WhatsApp, for monopolistic behavior. The government ...
The Economic Times 6:15 pm on May 8, 2024
A redesigned version of Google Maps, first seen in February, returns
A redesigned version of Google Maps first seen in February before disappearing has returned once again.
Phone Arena 6:15 pm on May 8, 2024
The Scoop: Google tests removing search links to California news sites
Plus: Where people get news in a news desert; the business implications of Iran attack on Israel.
PR Daily 6:16 pm on May 8, 2024
Instagram now lets you post a secret Story that viewers can uncover with a DM
Instagram is adding a handful of new features for Stories to give users more creative ways to share content and engage with each other.
TechCrunch 6:16 pm on May 8, 2024
Google's search engine is an illegal monopoly, U.S. Justice Department says
Google's preeminence as an internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than US$20 billion spent each year by the tech giant to lock out competition, U.S. Justice Department lawyers argued at the closings ...
CTV News Edmonton 6:16 pm on May 8, 2024
Instagram Stories just added a clickbait sticker
You'll soon need to DM your friends on Instagram to uncover their hidden Stories
Android Police 6:16 pm on May 8, 2024
What would an OpenAI search engine look like, and would it get you to switch from Google
Rumors suggest OpenAI may announce its own search engine as soon as next week.
Windows Central 6:16 pm on May 8, 2024