Pixel 11 owners in the US can now let Gemini make business calls, handle phone menus, and transcribe calls live. The feature is in beta, needs a Gemini subscription, and marks a shift in how people use AI for real conversations.
Google’s new pay-per-value pilot offers direct payments for AI use of publisher content, but many in the industry see more risk than relief.
A top UK publisher moved its whole site from .co.uk to .com in one night. News visibility crashed from 1-2 percent to just 0.02 percent in two weeks. Months later, the site still hasn’t bounced back.
Ireland’s data regulator has fined Google €403 million for mishandling users’ location data. The case zeroes in on how Google got user consent and shows regulators are turning up the heat on tech giants.
A federal judge has ordered Google’s ad tech arm to face six years of court supervision. The company must change how it runs its ad business to open the door for more competition.
Google introduces four new Chrome metrics to help advertisers measure how users actually see and experience ads. The update aims to give paid media teams more practical data as AI changes online behavior.
Google Search now lets users speak questions and get instant AI-powered audio answers, with direct web links and seamless language switching, as Gemini 3.8 Live rolls out in the Google app.
Invisible profiles are shaping your site’s fate. Google’s Knowledge Graph quietly builds an entity for every author-real or fake-using articles, social profiles, and third-party mentions. Here’s how this impacts your E-E-A-T and site visibility.
Readers and publishers now have more control over content preferences. Google introduces new features for following sources, customizing Discover feeds, and personalizing audio news. These updates could affect both audience engagement and marketing strategies.
Marketers often overlook paid search accounts when planning for AI-driven visibility. Existing ad data, product feeds, and landing pages can directly influence how brands appear in ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Microsoft Copilot. Here’s how to leverage what you already have.
Social and video content creators can now track Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube performance in Google Search Console. New global rollout includes a detailed help guide for analyzing cross-platform data.
A €890 million penalty for Digital Markets Act violations intensifies the standoff between Brussels and Washington. US officials call the move discriminatory, while European regulators defend their push for fair competition.
A new Enhanced Brand Lift Study option in Google Ads lets advertisers detect smaller shifts in brand metrics, but requires a much larger budget. The update aims to improve measurement for upper-funnel campaigns.
Advertisers in travel, real estate, and automotive can now use business data feeds in Demand Gen campaigns. This update enables dynamic ads without Google Merchant Center, opening new options for non-retail sectors.
Ad viewers worldwide can now see if content was created or edited with AI. New transparency features respond to evolving regulations and industry standards. Google, Meta, TikTok, and Microsoft update disclosure tools.
A top European court has ruled that Google must pay a €4.1 billion antitrust fine for abusing its dominance with Android. The decision marks a major win for EU regulators and could impact global tech policy.
Major news publishers face a tough choice as Google proposes a new AI-driven traffic deal. The offer comes after significant drops in search referrals. Participation means giving Google broad rights to use publisher content for AI model training.
Publishers face new licensing choices as Google tests AI in Google News. The company is offering expanded content rights, including AI model training. Some publishers are weighing the impact on revenue and legal risk.
Major updates are changing how publishers reach readers. Engagement and retention now matter more than raw traffic. Google’s latest features reward loyal audiences and original content.
