• Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google Core Update Volatility, Helpful Content Update Gone, Dangerous Google Search Results & Google Ads Confusion

    This week, we covered that the Google March 2024 core update is still rolling out 38 days later, but we saw more volatility this week. Just a reminder that the Google helpful content update no longer exists. Gary Illyes from

  • 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...

  • 3 Google Workspace templates to improve your productivity

    Jeff Su introduces three Google Workspace templates designed to boost productivity in workplace settings. These templates, developed over a decade, are tailored for use with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive, and are intended to streamline various routine tasks. To remain competitive in today’s professional landscape, your efficiency is not just an advantage—it’s a […]

  • How I built a business that helps you earn money from your online data

    Sam Jones founded Gener8 to help users track, control and monetise their online data. Six years later, he tells Ambition A.M. how he did it.

  • 11 Tools to help you focus more effectively and improve productivity

    In today’s digitally-driven world, maintaining focus and concentration can sometimes be a little tricky. Thanks to the constant barrage of notifications, emails, and the siren call of social media platforms can easily fragment your attention, making it difficult to stay on task and be productive. However, there is hope. A plethora of powerful tools exists […]

  • Google vows to help Philippines SMEs expand businesses

    Search engine giant Google has vowed to help small Philippine enterprises expand their business and to train thousands of parents and children on responsible technology use, Malacañang said yesterday.

  • Google Tests Posts Button In Local Listing Business Profile

    Google is testing showing a "Post" button in the carousel of buttons in the Google Business Profile local listing panel. So when you view your owned business in Google Search, you may see a "Post" button near the call, directions, share, and save. There is also an "Edit" button there.Typically, those buttons would be above the listing, to manage your local business in the search interface using the new editor. But Google I guess is testing placing "Posts" and "Edit" (not sure if Edit is new)...

  • Google Search Tests Thumbs Up/Down Buttons In Product Grid Results

    Google launched the style recommendations with thumbs up and down buttons not long ago after testing it in January. Now Google is showing this thumbs up and down buttons in the product grid search results, so Google can see what you like or dislike and then show you more products that you do like.Brodie Clark spotted this and posted some examples on X, he wrote, "Google is now testing out a more personalized experience for organic product grid results on mobile."Here are some of his...

    • CNET

    Google Maps to Use AI to Help EV Car Owners Charge Up

    The internet giant is adding details about electric vehicle charging locations to help drivers plan stops in real time.

  • Google Will Use AI to Help EV Owners Find Chargers

    Unlike a Shell or Chevron station, EV charging spots can sometimes be tricky to find. They can be situated in hotel parking lots in the sub basement of a garage or even tucked behind restaurants where you definitely wouldn’t want to order the chicken strips. Point is, Google Maps wants to make finding these chargers … Continued Read the original post: Google Will Use AI to Help EV Owners Find Chargers

  • Google announces significant changes to Merchant Center product data specifications

    Google this week released its annual update to Merchant Center product data specifications. These changes are designed to improve the shopping experience for consumers and provide greater transparency for merchants.

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    A mysterious Google product with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE connectivity spotted on FCC

    A new Google device has popped up on the FCC with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE but misses out on UWB or 5G. The device has the same steps to view the on-device FCC E-label as the Pixel Watch 2.