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Google uses AI to hunt video spam through upload times and device clues
The system examines how channels upload and connect to one another, looking for coordinated abuse even when their videos differ.
Google AdSense moves ID checks ahead of your first penny
Google’s $0 identity-check threshold applies depending on location. Address verification still starts at $10 or its local equivalent.
Claude recovers from outage, but some messages may be missing
Anthropic says the September 29 disruption affected Claude’s chat service, coding tools and API.
Google may publish suggested business edits if you miss its deadline
Some suggestions can go live if owners miss the notification. A weekly profile check could leave businesses too late to respond.
UK wants Google to offer you other search engines
The CMA’s revised proposal would let qualifying AI services compete for default searches, with clear credit for publishers among the conditions.
Spam in Google Analytics? Here’s what its new filter can block
GA4’s hostname allowlist gives site owners another way to filter unwanted events. Its usefulness against suspicious Singapore traffic depends on what those events contain.
Google rolls out monitoring capabilities in AI Mode to everyone
Google is rolling out AI Mode's info monitoring feature to all users globally, previously limited to Pro and Ultra subscribers, letting Search continuously track…
Google tests new product carousel design with larger boxes
Google is testing a product carousel design that shows three larger product cards per row instead of the usual four or five.
Google Ads adds beta Promotion Mode to campaign settings
Google Ads is testing a beta 'Promotion Mode' setting that lets advertisers set promotion dates, adjust Target ROAS tolerance, and add extra daily budget,…
Google now shows Google Translate directly in AI Overviews
Google is now showing its Translate tool directly within AI Overviews, a change that could reduce clicks to third-party translation websites.
Google tests sponsored product grid replacing organic product grid in SERP
Google is testing a sponsored product grid that appears to replace the organic product grid entirely, with Brodie Clark warning the labeling isn't disclosed…
Google Maps review-spam alerts reach business owners
Google announced these protections in April. A September email screenshot shows Business Profile owners are now being told when a review spike triggers removals…
Google will test gun accessory ads in US Search this October
A six-month pilot will cover selected accessories, while ads for firearms and ammunition remain banned.
Google Ads gets a CRM backstop for broken conversion tags
Google’s multi-source conversions beta lets advertisers connect website tags with backend data from a CRM or order system, using transaction IDs to fill missing…
Google explains how to get star ratings next to your ads
Stores generally need 100 customer reviews and a score of at least 3.5 out of 5, according to updated Merchant Center guidance.
Google tests new image design in product grid
Google is testing a new, shorter image design within its product grid, though it's unclear whether this is an intentional test or a display…
Bing Copilot shows ads before users complete the verification
Bing Copilot is showing ads before users complete the CAPTCHA verification, an unusual behavior spotted in the AI Mode-branded search experience.
Bing now showing sitelinks for ads in Copilot results
Bing is now showing sitelinks on ads within Copilot results, adding more detail and visibility to sponsored ads there.
Google tests new sitelink design for ads on mobile
Google is testing yet another new sitelink design for ads on mobile, spotted independently by both Brodie Clark and our team.
Google updates video structured data documentation
Google updated its video structured data documentation to add support for the 'creator' property and clarify supported interaction types within 'interactionStatistic.