Google bans payday lender ads
Google plans to ban ads from so-called payday lenders in its search results, in a move the company hopes will limit what it calls a “harmful” industry.
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Blue or black? Google search links could soon change colour
Google is currently testing a colour change for its search results, moving from the iconic blue links to a more monochrome black… and some users aren’t happy.
Google’s AI granted access to 1.6m NHS patient records
The NHS has given the medical records of 1.6 million patients to Google’s AI technology DeepMind, according to a news report.
Google CEO predicts end of physical computers in an “AI-first world”
Google’s vision of the future is one where physical computes are replaced by a smart assistant that follows you everywhere, according to its CEO.
Getty Images Vs. Google: Legal battle over ‘image scraping’
Getty Images has formally complained to the European Commision’s antitrust officials about the multinational’s alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
1 in 3 use social networks for product research
One-third of consumers are using social networks to research products before making a purchase, strengthening the case for Facebook’s recent AI Messenger chatbots, according to new research.
Searching Saturdays: Half of all weekend searches made from a mobile device
More people are using their phones, rather than PCs, to conduct searches, with Weeekend the most popular time, according to new research.
Bing takes on Google with Shopping ads
Microsoft has launched Bing Shopping in the UK, a platform designed to give marketers greater control over their online retail campaigns.
EU referendum: Searchers seek Brexit answers
UK searches for ‘leave’ related EU searches outnumber ‘stay’ searches by a margin of nearly 5:1, according to new research.
Google revamps AdWords ‘for marketing in mobile-first world’
Google’s 15 year old AdWords platform is set for a major update to better help marketers reach consumers in a multi-screen world.