Google dropped a number of search features and structured data types. Google is testing a new version of AI Mode. Google AI Mode gained three new agentic capabilities. Google AI Overviews continue to result in a drop in click-through rates…

As VP of Engineering for Search at Google, Rajan Patel said months ago – “We’re experimenting with various approaches to X in Discover." Google has been super busy with testing various approaches to Google Discover. Here are some of the more recent tests I found via Damien (andell) and Gagan Ghotra over the last few weeks.

Google added a new navigation button to Google Merchant Center labeled “Creative Content." I believe this is where you access Product Studio, and all your videos and assets for your Merchant Center campaigns.

Google announced it has added Waze ads inventory to Performance Max for store goals campaigns and Channel performance reporting is now available in all Performance Max campaigns in Google Ads.

Google has been adding AI features to Google Finance – like what can go wrong? Recently Google’s Rose Yao announced Google Finance added live audio, instant transcripts and AI insights.

iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, successfully hosted its inaugural Virtual Production Open Day on November 2 in Hengdian, Zhejiang Province, attracting nearly 200 seasoned film and television professionals. Liang ZHU, Vice President of iQIYI and Head of Intelligent Production, shared iQIYI’s pragmatic approach to virtual production – developing efficient, user-friendly tools for content creators. […]

Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, announced progress in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) journey, advancing the strategic upgrade outlined in its 2024 ESG Report. Centered on “technology powered by AI,” Hisense is accelerating responsible innovation across manufacturing, social impact, and governance through a dual-track approach of “intelligence + […]