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[iDJ]

Google to delete billions of ‘incognito’ data records: How the lawsuit unfolded

The settlement is set to mark a substantial privacy change for Google and put significantly tighter lids on advertising data collection during private browsing sessions.

indianexpress.com

 

[Bapun]

"Google has provided a few examples of what custom filters in Search can do. These include Discussions – Only shows results from Quora and Reddit."

Google Search testing useful 'custom filters' that you can save to your account

Google Search is starting to roll out what might be a handy new feature, “custom filters.” Showing up for some...

9to5google.com

 

[Siddarth27]

AI Overviews on Google Search

https://twitter.com/x/status/1790428396775719053

 

[Siddarth27]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1795779687534190634

 

[Bapun]

Google adjusted its policies to target AI spam earlier this year, but plagiarizing content still comes up higher in search results months later—and SEO experts aren’t sure why.

Google Search Ranks AI Spam Above Original Reporting in News Results

Google adjusted its policies to target AI spam earlier this year, but plagiarizing content still comes up higher in search results months later—and SEO experts aren’t sure why.

www.wired.com

 

[Bapun]

After extensive testing and positive feedback, including in the U.S. and in Search Labs globally, we’re bringing the helpfulness of AI Overviews to six new countries: United Kingdom, India, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico and Brazil – along with local language support in each country.

New ways to connect to the web with AI Overviews

We’re bringing AI Overviews to six new countries, sharing more on our work to connect people to the web, and introducing updates for AI Overviews in Search Labs.

blog.google

https://twitter.com/x/status/1824147182997606667

 

[Bapun]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1826600103454584854

 

[Bapun]

Some search users are seeing a blue tick next to businesses that Google thinks are genuine.

Google is testing verified checkmarks in search

Blue ticks, but for business web links.

www.theverge.com

 

[Bapun]

Store ratings are expanding to more countries! In addition to the US, shoppers in India, Australia, Canada, and the UK can now see store ratings in shopping search results.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1844032771016315325

 

[Bapun]

It's been over ten years since we initially announced the sitelinks search box in Google Search, and over time, we've noticed that usage has dropped. With that, and to help simplify the search results, we'll be removing this visual element starting on November 21, 2024.

(Search result showing a sitelinks search box)

Farewell, Sitelinks Search Box | Google Search Central Blog | Google for Developers

developers.google.com