Google told us we would get more core updates, more often - that did not happen. Google Ads accounts without campaigns will be deleted in 6 months. Google Ads AI MAx gains a source column in the search term report. Google AI Mode has a new what to know section, that might not be new. Google Ads tests setting your new customer value, without your permission.
Meta announced on Tuesday a new Facebook algorithm update that will showcase more Reels videos tailored to users' preferences. The update includes features that offer users greater control over the videos they see, AI-powered search suggestions, and new friend bubbles. Facebook will make it easier for users to express their disinterest in these types of videos. They can now select "Not Interested" on a Reel or flag a comment, prompting the recommendations engine to adapt based on this feedback.
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Google is testing an Ask AI Mode anything carousel feature. Bing is testing an updated Copilot product search box. Google Merchant Center allows you to use your own brand name in your short title. Google Discover was showing the publisher's name twice, it was a bug. Plus, I am offline today for Sukkos, so this email was pre-written
Honor has yet to reveal an exact launch date for the Magic8 series, but the lineup is confirmed to debut sometime between October and December this year. Meanwhile, live images of the base Magic8 in the Sky Blue Glaze edition have surfaced online. The Magic8 series in the Sky Blue Glaze finish appears to have a unique pattern on the rear panel that becomes visible when light reflects off it.
Google Pixel's latest ad campaign, 'Vanilla,' follows people in their everyday lives, but instead of holding up their smartphones, viewers are met with a sea of identical ice-cream cones. The hero spot is part of the brand's 'Ask More of Your Phone' campaign, which launched in 2017. The spot was created by Google's creative teams and will run across broadcast, social and digital in the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan and Canada.
The wait is finally over. If you own a Samsung Galaxy S25 series phone, you should be on the lookout for a One UI 8 OTA update notification. It should be noted that the rollout is staged and will not happen simultaneously in every market and for every device, so some patience is still needed. Samsung also provided an official list of devices that will get the update "later this year."
Grammarly built its reputation on being a tool for checking spelling, grammar, and writing tips in English. The company is now expanding the scope of these features to support five more languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Italian. The company said it will now suggest paragraph-level rewrites for tone, style, and flow for the new languages. Users writing in any of these five languages, as well as English, will also be able to translate text in-line in 19 languages.
Apple's hotly-anticipated Apple event was chock-full of news about updates to AirPods, the Apple Watch, the new suite of iPhones, and more. But during the one-hour-and-fifteen-minute presentation, which was considerably shorter than usual, there was one notable buzzword missing from a good chunk of the fanfare: AI. Although CEO Tim Cook said during the livestream that the company was "taking the biggest leap ever for iPhone," there were only cursory mentions of Apple Intelligence during the new iPhone unveiling.
This seems to be the year that Google's AI features are actually starting to add up to something useful. After a week testing the Pixel 10 Pro, my colleagues Allison Johnson and Vee Song say some of the new features are legitimately useful - at least when they work, which isn't always as expected. Case in point: the live translate feature could shift their voices from one language into another... until they broke down and just started screeching.
Most earbuds fall into predictable categories: cheap and disposable, expensive but soulless, or packed with features you'll never use. The PIN wooden earbuds take a completely different approach, combining tactile craftsmanship with smart AI features. What sets The PIN apart is how it refuses to compromise between luxury, intelligence, and environmental responsibility. While mainstream earbuds focus on either premium materials or smart features, The PIN delivers both alongside a genuine commitment to sustainability that feels authentic rather than performative.
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