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Yahoo tests follow-up queries and blue hyperlinks in Yahoo Scout
Yahoo is testing follow-up queries and blue hyperlinks within Yahoo Scout. We spotted these changes, though we can’t say for certain they’re new but since our last visit,…
Bing tests Short video tab in header on desktop
Bing is testing a short video header tab on desktop. We saw Google do something similar nov 2025, adding a short video…
Google pauses AI-generated images test in search results
Last week, Google tested AI-generated images within search results. we covered previously this, Inspired Taste shared their frustration on X after seeing…
Google lets users remove watermarks from AI generations
Google announced last Friday that users can now remove watermarks from its AI-generated content. This was confirmed by Josh Woodward, the company’s…
Google brings Gemini 3.7 Flash to Search AI Mode
Google is bringing the Gemini 3.7 Flash model to AI Mode in Google Search. This is available globally starting today for Google…
Yahoo Search is pushing its AI-powered Scout directly into search results
Yahoo launched a new feature called Yahoo Scout back in January, similar in concept to Google’s AI Mode. I spotted this and…
Google Search falsely declared Sam Altman dead, but Google says nobody did it manually
Google Search briefly told users that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had died on August 12, 2026, displaying the false date prominently inside…
Google confirms new homepage buttons pointing to AI Mode
This week, Google updated its homepage design with new buttons. We covered this change earlier, and now Google has confirmed the test…
Google’s classic Search button is gone in a new AI-first homepage
Google appears to be testing a more AI-focused version of its homepage for people who are not signed into a Google Account.…
Google says Reddit gets no special preference in search
Google communications representative Jennifer Kutz confirmed to The Verge that Reddit gets no preferential treatment in Google’s search rankings or AI search…
ChatGPT Rolls Out Product Carousel Ads at Bottom of Results
ChatGPT is testing new variations for how ads appear at the bottom of its results. The latest version shows multiple product feed…
ChatGPT is testing a new way to make ads feel like part of the conversation
ChatGPT is testing a new ad display format within its results. we’ve been noticing more varied ad designs showing up in ChatGPT…
Google Algorithm update in August 2026? What we know
We’re kickstarting a brand new series here at SEW, where we will do our best to watch and report in search engines’ updates.…
Move over Google Shopping: ChatGPT’s ad carousel launch is imminent
ChatGPT ads are becoming much more like Google Shopping. OpenAI is reportedly rolling out a new carousel format that can place several…
Google loses four architects of Search and Gemini as DeepMind’s founder steps back
Jeff Dean, Sanjay Ghemawat, Quoc Le and Oriol Vinyals are leaving to form a new AI company. Demis Hassabis is handing daily…
Apple’s advertising business just had its best quarter ever
Apple’s advertising business set a new June-quarter revenue record, according to comments made during the company’s latest earnings call. One important number…
AI visibility scores can mislead search marketers, new guidelines warn
Marketers should be cautious about using AI visibility scores to make budget or strategy decisions, according to new industry guidance. The Interactive…
New study: Majority of consumers are unaware of how search engines work
New BrandVerity study finds that 63% of consumers are unaware of how search engines work.
Everything small businesses need to know to launch a campaign on Amazon
This infographic by Businessfinancing.co.uk breaks down each Amazon ad product and provides tips for getting started with your first Amazon ad campaign.
Yext researches what American customers are looking for throughout the year
Yext’s analysis of the year’s search behavior shows consumers look to go to the doctor’s office in January, the dealership in May,…
Facebook campaign budget optimization: How marketers must prepare for September 1, 2019
If you pay someone to adjust bids every week, much of that bid optimization work will be over. Details on Facebook's campaign…
#GoogleDoBetter: The latest on internal issues at Google and Alphabet
June 19 sees protests from employees and activists at annual shareholder meeting, but outright rejection of progressive change from the board.
Decommissioning Jet: Two charts proving Walmart planned to ground Jet all along
Walmart made headlines last week by announcing that it would fold Jet.com into its Walmart ecommerce operations. The story explained with two…
Google’s How News Works, aimed at clarifying news transparency
In May, Google announced the launch of a new website aimed at explaining how they serve and address news across Google properties…
Goodbye to average position on Google SERPs
Average position is misinterpreted as a metric that shows the actual position of ads on SERPs. How to accurately gauge the true…
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