Australian Associated Press (AAP) has inked a fresh agreement with Google that will put its fact-checked news content directly into the Gemini app. The goal: to give users access to accurate, timely information in an era where misinformation spreads faster than ever.
Google has introduced a new feature that gives users more say over which news outlets appear in the Top Stories section of their search results. Called “Preferred Sources,” it allows anyone to prioritize the news sites they trust most, making it easier to see content from those outlets more often when it’s relevant. [Read more…]
Google just published a blog post titled “AI in Search is driving more queries and higher quality clicks”. The headline suggests growth. Progress. An upgrade. But if you ask the publishers, SEOs, and site owners watching their traffic disappear in real-time, they’ll tell you the opposite. [Read more…]
If you’ve been watching Google Trends lately, you’ve probably noticed something strange: it’s no longer about headlines or major events—it’s about people. And not just politicians or celebrities in the news, but influencers, athletes, and even viral names you’ve never heard before. [Read more…]
A newly filed securities class action lawsuit is drawing a sharp spotlight to one of the most significant tensions in online publishing today: Google’s shift to AI-generated summaries, and what that means for companies like Reddit that rely on referral traffic. [Read more…]
In a dramatic reversal, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ordered a new trial on damages in the high-profile patent lawsuit between EcoFactor, Inc. and Google LLC. The case, centered on Google’s Nest smart thermostats and EcoFactor’s patent on networked HVAC control, initially ended with a jury awarding EcoFactor $20 million in lump-sum damages. That award is now off the table. [Read more…]