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Google Chrome persists with targeted ads that use your browser history
Google's Enhanced Ad Privacy tech lets websites serve ads based on your browser history – unless you turn it off.
Bing Chat now works on Chrome, Google’s browser
Apple Safari support is coming soon to Bing Chat as well.
Google Search Generative Experience adds SGE while browsing
Paywalled content will not work with the new SGE while browsing feature. Google SGE also added definitions and color coding syntax.
Bing Search and Bing Chat officially rolling out dark mode
A new "dark" setting will appear in your search settings under the "appearance" section.
Bing Chat not yet available on Chrome or Safari browsers
Despite reports, not all Google Chrome and Safari users can access Microsoft Bing AI Chat. But it should be coming any day now.
Google Chrome will soon add 6 relevance and measurement APIs
These enhancements are designed to offer a more realistic preview of the digital landscape without the presence of third-party cookies.
Microsoft now rolling out new Bing Chat features including chat history, mobile features, and more
Earlier this month, Microsoft announced a number of new features for Bing Chat, now many of them are live.
Safari tightens grip on third-party interactions
Advertisers say the change creates a lot of blind spots and a lot of unnecessary headaches.
Instagram now allows up to 5 “links in bio”
To use the feature, tap “Edit profile,” then “Links,” then “Add eternal link.” You can then drag and drop the links in the order you want them to appear.
New Bing attracts new Edge users – who then use Google Search
Microsoft Edge users increased thanks to the new Bing Chat. The result: more Google searches from Edge. Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes.
Should you block ChatGPT’s web browser plugin from accessing your website?
It's a hot debate in SEO right now: You can block OpenAI's ChatGPT-User bot with robots.txt – but should you? Short answer: No. Here's why.
Report: Google sharing Chrome iOS search revenue with Apple
UK's Competition and Markets Authority is concerned about this previously undisclosed revenue sharing arrangement between Apple and Google.
New Bingbot user-agent now fully live
After a couple years of testing, Microsoft has now stopped using the old BingBot user agent.
Google Chrome adds 3 site search shortcuts
Adding @bookmarks, @history or @tabs into your Chrome address bar should help speed up your searches in these categories.
Early trials show that Google FLEDGE is flopping
In the first four months of testing, only five ad-tech companies have expressed interest in the new tech.
Why Your Website Needs A Cookie And Privacy Policy (And How To Add One)
Are you trying to build up a website or blog? If so then you must be very excited: your website will take the shape of your dreams, projects and interests. On the way to reaching your aims, there is something that has to be considered carefully in your plan: the law. In particular – privacy […]
Google Chrome’s Topics API test going public July 1
Advertisers using Google AdSense to monetize their websites may soon see the initial trail go live, but can opt-out.
Chrome will show Google Lens results in the same browser tab
Instead of Google opening a new window, the Google Lens results will be on the right side of the page.
Google News new design being tested
This is currently a limited trial but changes to Google News may impact some publishers.
Google’s Privacy Sandbox ad technology testing begins
Developers will gain access to Privacy Sandbox’s newest measurement proposals: Topics, FLEDGE and Attribution Reporting.
Google adds Journeys to Chrome: search your history by topic
Want to resume searching for topics you did days or weeks ago? Google Chrome's new Journeys feature makes it easy to do.
Google’s Topics API: Advertisers share concerns about topic diversity and other potential challenges
While paid search marketers applaud Google’s proposed user privacy measures, they’re keen to highlight its shortcomings — particularly the number of topics in the initial design.
Google kills FLoC, introduces Topics API as its next-gen targeting tech
The new Privacy Sandbox proposal determines topics to share with sites and advertisers based on the user’s previous three weeks of browsing history.
Google Ads bug again for Gmail on desktop Safari browsers
Google has confirmed a bug impacting how ads are served on Gmail desktop with Safari browsers.
DuckDuckGo to launch a desktop browser
That’s one more Chrome alternative that won’t support FLoC.
Chrome will show updated pricing in the tabs grid on mobile
Google also announced more Lens integrations for Chrome as well as the rollout of the “Your carts” card.
Microsoft adds simple default browser change option after receiving criticism
In Windows 11, Microsoft made switching default browsers a multi-step process. After feedback and criticism, it reinstated the ability to change defaults with a single button.
Edward Snowden calls out Google over search engine’s privacy
Will this tweet trigger some change at Google? Probably not - but it might be wishful thinking.
Windows 11 update forces users into Edge, regardless of their default browser
Third-party apps like EdgeDeflector once allowed users to open Start menu searches in their preferred browser, but an upcoming update will eliminate users’ ability to choose.
Pricing, deals, and checkout features now live in Microsoft Bing Shopping
These new features enhance the experience for shoppers who want to be able to compare prices, get the best deals, and know what's trending -- all in a single interface. For retailers, it's easy to participate in with feed-based Merchant Center integrations.
Microsoft Bing expands Shopping options for users, gives retailers more options to reach shoppers
Many retailers would prefer their shoppers land on-site to discover the value of their products and drive value-based conversions. However, the buy now and checkout options could mean lower friction in the final buy. Either way, it’s worth participating in as the Shopping product continues to grow.
AMP links in Google Search break with iOS 15
This bug should be resolved soon according to a Google spokesperson.
Chrome tests Google side search in the browser
Also, Journeys is a new feature in Chrome that clusters your browsing history in a new way.
Google pushes back FLoC testing to Q1 2022
Google has updated its Privacy Sandbox timeline, delaying testing for several APIs, including FLoC and FLEDGE, to early next year.
Google publishes timelines for Privacy Sandbox proposals
APIs for each use case are projected to be available for adoption in Q4 2022.
Google pushes back plan to block third-party cookies until 2023
"More time is needed across the ecosystem to get this right," said Vinay Goel, Privacy Engineering Director at Chrome.
Google News Showcase now available on desktop, adds enhanced panels on mobile
If your publishing site is lagging on desktop, make sure to give it some attention as this update could drive more desktop traffic,
Google’s current FLoC tests aren’t GDPR compliant
Questions about whether a browser assigning users into cohorts counts as a use of personal data, without consent, may be a privacy violation.
Google clarifies the SharedArrayBuffer notification
After much confusion, Google explained why it send out these notifications and what your next steps should be.