Tag: Google

YouTube is testing Premium Lite in some countries

YouTube Premium Lite removes advertising, and that’s it.

As third-party cookies crumble, brands need an action plan

Mario de Lima, head of Digital Media at +OneX, says clock is ticking for brands that rely on third-party cookies to formulate new strategies.

Come 27th September, Google won’t let you sign-in on certain old Android devices

Next month, Google will not allow sign-ins for phones and tablets running Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread) to ensure account privacy.

Google, Facebook and Twitter put Hong Kong’s government on notice over doxing laws

Concerns continue to be raised over Hong Kong and its newly amended data protection laws around doxing.

Incubeta – Don’t be complacent over Google’s third-party cookies delay

Now is not the time to rest of laurels, says Incubeta, as companies unsure what to do now Google has delayed its third-party cookies plan.

Google Passes can now store COVID cards with vital vaccination info

Initially rolling out in the US, the updated Passes feature could be used to display COVID-19 vaccination status for Android users.

Google is testing a warning for when Search results aren’t reliable

The pace at which breaking stories evolve means Google might not always have the most reliable information, so it’s addressing that.

Google delays plan to block third-party cookies in Chrome by two years

Work with regulators partly to blame for two year delay to block third-party cookies, says Google in its latest blog post.

Google is reportedly building a Duolingo rival

The move would make a lot of sense given the data and language tools that Google already possesses, such as its recently showcased LaMDA AI.

Certain ads can no longer appear in the YouTube masthead

Adverts featuring alcohol, political content and gambling among others can no longer appear in YouTube’s prime position.

Google and UK regulators collaborating as third-party ad tracking is phased out

After competition regulators in the UK said they were investigating Google’s ad tracking and targeting practices, they’re now collaborating.

Google going back to showing full URL in Chrome omnibox

It looks like Google’s plan to shorten the URL in the Chrome address bar to better spot malicious sites is coming to an end.

Analysis of Google’s FLoC “shows several privacy issues” says Mozilla

The Federated Learning of Cohorts has some problems and Mozilla’s CTO hopes Google will address concerns before rollout.

Google to stop pay-to-play in EU for search engine Choice Screen

From September onwards, Google will no longer charge search engine providers in the EU to feature on the Choice Screen Android setup.

Google slapped with €220 million fine in France

The search giant has said it will end some of its self-preference practices with regards to ad servers.

Google the latest tech firm Russia threatens to slow down access to

Russia has its sights set on Google for failing to remove alleged illegal content, but the company has fired back with a lawsuit.

Facebook snubs Communications Committee at 11th hour

The DA’s Phumzile Van Damme described the move as “”Cowardly. Ill-advised. Ordering a storm unprovoked”.

Clubhouse on Android now available in South Africa

With the Android version of Clubhouse rolling out to select countries this week, now the South African Google Play Store has access.