• Google Ads API Version 16.1 Now Available

    Google released version 16.1 of the Google Ads API yesterday. The update includes query assets for Demand Gen, more location service details, more support warnings, Target ROAS bid simulation and more.This is a minor release update since the last update, Version 16 in February 2024. Before that was version 15 back in October 2023. Then before that was version 14.1 which was released in August. Version 13.1 preceded this new version, which was released in April 2023.

  • '7 Days to Die' Full 1.0 Console Release Set to Leave Early Access Version Un-Upgraded

    '7 Days to Die' is finally getting a full console release, with a little caveat. The developers behind '7 Days to Die,' an 11-year-old open-world zombie game have reportedly announced that the game is finally getting a full console version with no set release date.

  • ‘Honkai Star Rail’ Version 2.2 Update “Then Wake To Weep” Releases on May 8th for iOS, Android, PC, and PS5

    HoYoverse just announced that Honkai Star Rail (Free) version 2.2 update “Then Wake to Weep" will release beginning May 8th … Continue reading "‘Honkai Star Rail’ Version 2.2 Update “Then Wake To Weep” Releases on May 8th for iOS, Android, PC, and PS5"

  • Google Ad Revenue Up 13% & Bing Ads Revenue Up 12%

    Google and Microsoft both reported very good earnings, driving both stock prices up after hours. I like to dive into the ad revenue side, and it looks like Google Ad revenue was up 13% from last year and Microsoft Advertising revenue was up 12% from last year.And that is good because both companies saw ad revenues increase the previous quarter and the quarter before that.Google reported total ad sales of $61.66 billion — up from $54.55 billion a year ago.GOOG EarningsThe Google earnings release...

  • Google unveils Ad Intents, a new AdSense ad format

    Google today announced a new ad format called "Ad Intents," designed to integrate ads into existing website content and boost revenue potential for publishers using Auto ads.

  • Google AdSense launches new Ad Intents format for Auto ads

    Publishers have a new option for Auto ads to appear on their website, in the form of links and anchors.

  • Google Ads Reminds Advertisers Some Ad Customizers Will Go Away May 31st

    On August 31, 2021, Google notified advertisers it would drop support for expanded text ads for responsive search ads. Google is now reminding advertisers that Ad customizers for text ads, expanded text ads and Dynamic Search Ads will stop serving after May 31, 2024.As a reminder, Google launched ad customizers a decade ago, in 2014. The reminder email was posted by Navah Hopkins who posted a screenshot of it on LinkedIn, the email says:Reminder: Ad customizers for text ads, expanded text ads...

  • Google I/O ’24 Schedule Teases Android 15, Wear OS 5, and New Android TV OS Updates

    Google I/O 2024 is scheduled for a May 14 start, so to get us all ready, Google has posted the schedule of events. If you are a developer or just an Android/Google ecosystem nerd, you might want to pay attention. My understanding of I/O 2024 is that Google is going to show two live keynotes … Continued Read the original post: Google I/O ’24 Schedule Teases Android 15, Wear OS 5, and New Android TV OS Updates

  • Google Search With 16 Shopping Ads

    It is good to have choices but too many choices might not be good, said some wise man. Well, here is Google giving you 16 choices of bikes in the shopping ad spot at the top of the Google Search results.This was spotted by Mike Hardaker and he shared this screenshot with me on X - here it is:I tried to replicate it, but I was unable to. I suspect this is some sort of weird bug?I mean, I was able to see the normal carousel ads:I also saw the right side ads:And those new vertical tall ads:This...

  • Google unifies Android and Pixel teams

    Google has announced a major restructuring of its hardware and software teams. The newly established ‘Platforms and Devices’ team, led by seasoned tech executive Rick Osterloh, will bring together Google’s Pixel devices and Android operating system under one umbrella. Before this, Osterloh was responsible for Google’s hardware division, overseeing the development and strategy for products […]

  • Google Ads "Similar Product" Carousel

    Google has a similar products section and carousel for Google Ads sponsored listings. We have seen similar products and similar shopping related results from the organic / free listings but now I am seeing examples of a search ad carousel for "similar products."This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani who posted this screenshot on X:Google Ads tested a show similar button in shopping ads. We've seen shop similar features and similar products, as well as related products. Google loves query...

  • The Original Version of The Bridgerton Poster Was Released

    A side by side of the original and the final version of the #Bridgerton poster pic.twitter.com/GREzXtPjr3 Nic and Newts (@NicandNewts) April 15, 2024 A side by side of the original and the final version of the Bridgerton poster. This was posted on IG by lead actress Nicola Coughlan. source