Google disables touch function on Home Mini device after privacy concerns
Google has removed the touch-to-activate Google Assistant feature on its Home Mini smart speaker in response to privacy concerns.
Snapchat debuts ‘Context Cards’ with local information
Snapchat is rolling out what it’s calling “Context Cards,” a new way for users to get information about the places from which people are snapping, presenting another local opportunity for advertisers in the process.
Google ‘discovers Russia-linked ads’ on YouTube and Gmail before US election
Google has reportedly discovered evidence that Russia used its platforms in a bid to influence the 2016 US presidential election.
Boost to publisher paywalls: Google ends ‘first click free’ policy on media sites
Google is ending a policy that provided a limited amount of free content to users before they needed to pay for it. before users of the world’s biggest search engine could be asked to pay for it.
Google slides integrates Shutterstock images
Shutterstock have announced an integration with Google Slides that allows users to search Shutterstock’s library of 150 million images and edit any visual content within their presentation to add filters, text, logos, product imagery and more.
Is Google about to split its shopping service to comply with EU?
Google is set to create a separate shopping service that will bid against rivals for ad placements at the top of its search page, in an effort to satisfy EU regulators, according to a news report.
Google and YouTube star Colin Furze demonstrate how “Everything starts with a search”
Google has struck a video partnership with the inventor, influencer and stuntman Colin Furze that demonstrates the weird and wonderful world of search.
Google buys half of HTC for $1bn to take on Apple and Samsung
Google has bought part of Taiwanese technology company HTC in an effort to further expand its smartphone business.
Waze and Spotify come to Apple devices to adapt music to navigation
Originally on Android only, Waze is excited to announce today that the Spotify integration feature will now be available on iOS too.
Bing teams up with Booxscale to offer one click pizzas and plumbers
British start-up Booxscale has announced a partnership with Microsoft, allowing UK-based Bing, Cortana and Skype users to order pizza and hire handymen, all with the press of a button.
Google and Facebook dominate UK digital ad market
Google and Facebook will continue to dominate the digital advertising landscape in the UK, according to eMarketer’s latest ad forecast.
82% of companies “Google themselves” to check reputation
Google has become an integral tool for businesses wanting to suss out their client-appeal, with 82% of companies admitting to Googling themselves as part of company image control.
End of an era: Yellow Pages to stop printing next year
Iconic classifieds business directory Yellow Pages will stop printing from January 2019 after more than five decades to go online-only, its owner Yell has announced.
Case study: How footwear brand BoxFresh smashed Google benchmarks with programmatic display campaign
Men’s footwear brand, Boxfresh is now working with digital marketing company, Rakuten Marketing to re-establish its brand in UK and German markets.
Google messaging platform Allo finally comes to desktop
Google Allo is now supported on the web, letting users carry on chats on a laptop or desktop without having to pick up their mobile.
Top 10 burning issues in digital: comScore warns of TV digital divide and programmatic pricing pressure
Digital monitoring firm comScore has published its Top 10 Burning Issues in Digital report providing a perspective on the most pressing topics, issues and trends that are changing the way media buyers and sellers evaluate digital in the context of the broader media ecosystem.
Google Play starts downranking poor quality apps
Google Play has started down ranking poorly performing apps, making them harder to find on the app store.
