New Google Cooking Cards Spotted in Google Now
New cards have been spotted in Google Now which display recipe suggestions based on search history and previously read articles.
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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
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Google Upgrades Gboard for iPhone with Voice Typing, New Emoji, and More
Gboard, Google’s alternative mobile keyboard, has been updated on iPhone with support for voice typing, new emoji, and new languages.
Google Releases Tool to Help Filter Out Hurtful Comments Online
Google has released a new API for publishers which uses machine learning to filter out hurtful comments online.
Malie Ohye Bids Farewell to Google
Maile Ohye, former Developer Programs Tech Lead at Google, and repeat guest at SEJ Summit, has bid farewell to the search giant.
Google and Bing to Demote Pirate Websites in UK Search Results
Google and Bing have come to a voluntary agreement with the UK government to demote websites in UK search results which provide links to download...
Creative Commons Launches New Search Engine for Finding Free, Legal Images
Creative Commons has launched the beta version of a new search engine which is designed to make it even easier to find free-to-use images.
Google to Implement Anti-Piracy Code in Search Results by June 1st
Google, along with other search companies, are close to finalizing an agreement to implement an anti-piracy code for search results.
Google Asked to Remove Over a Million Websites for Copyright Infringement
Google’s latest transparency report reveals the number of domains the search giant has been asked to remove has reached a new milestone of one million.
OK Google, Give Me Some Fun Facts About Animals and Nature
Google introduced a new search feature designed to instantly deliver fun facts about plants, animals, fruits, and vegetables.
DuckDuckGo Has Plans to Be More Than Just a Search Engine
DuckDuckGo has plans to extend its privacy solutions throughout the web.
Exclude Irrelevant Audiences from Bing Ads Remarketing Campaigns
Bing Ads has introduced the ability to exclude irrelevant audiences from remarketing advertising campaigns.
Google’s New ‘People Also Ask’ Suggestions Allow for Deeper Exploration of Topics
Google is making ‘People also ask’ suggestions smarter with dynamically loading suggestions.
Google Maps Update: Create and Share Lists of Favorite Places
In an update to the Google Maps app for iOS and Android, you can now create lists of your favorite places and share them with...
How’s the Weather? Find Out With Bing’s Advanced Weather Answers
Just in time for the winter snowfall, Bing has rolled out two new features to give searchers more detailed answers to weather questions.
Could RankScience Replace Your SEO Team?
According to TechCrunch, YC-backed startup RankScience has the potential to put “hundreds of thousands” of SEOs out of work.
New Google AdWords IF Functions Allow for Greater Ad Customization
Google AdWords has introduced new IF functions to search ads which allow ad text to be customized based on whether or not specific parameters are...
Google to Improve AMP Ads Through Partnerships with Cloudflare and TripleLift
AdAge reports that Google has partnered with Cloudflare and TripleLift to deliver instant loading ads on Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMPs). Cloudflare has developed a tool...
Google Maps on Android Now Shows How Difficult it is to Find Parking
Google has released an update for the Maps app on Android with the unique ability to display information about parking difficulty.
Google Maps for iOS Shows How Busy a Location is in Real-Time
Google Maps has updated its iOS app with a real-time look at busy a location right now.
Google Under Fire for Using “Super Profiles” to Serve Targeted Ads
Google is facing scrutiny for its decision to combine multiple sources of data to deliver more personalized ads.
Google Bans 200 Sites for Promoting Fake News [REPORT]
In total, Google removed over 1.7 billion ads and took action on over 75,000 sites in 2016.
Automatically Sync Google AdWords Campaigns With Bing Ads
Advertisers can now schedule Google AdWords campaigns to be imported to Bing Ads on a recurring basis.
Google Rolls Out Real-World Test of Android Instant Apps in Search Results
Google is finally starting to roll out a real-world test of Android Instant Apps in mobile search results.
Two Former Google Executives Now Working for Uber, Including Search Veteran Amit Singhal
Uber’s latest pick-up includes two former high-level Google executives — Amit Singhal, who spent 15 years leading Google’s search efforts, and former VP of engineering,...
Google is Making YouTube More Advertiser-Friendly
While revealing over 50% of YouTube views now occur on mobile device, Google has announced a series of updates to improve the advertising experience.
Ads for Google Products Featured in Top Position in 91% of Searches [STUDY]
Revealing data from a Wall Street Journal study suggests Google is advertising its own products at the top of search results 91% of the time.
Qwant, a French Search Engine, Thinks it Can Take on Google — Here’s Why
French search engine Qwant has ambitious plans to one day beat Google at its own game.
DuckDuckGo Hits Milestone 14 Million Searches in a Single Day
DuckDuckGo revealed it has hit a milestone of 14 million searches in a single day. In addition, the search engine is celebrating a combined total...
Safari for iOS Adds Click-to-Call Button in Search Suggestions
It has been discovered that Safari for iOS is now returning click-to-call buttons in some of its search suggestions for local businesses.
Matt Cutts Resigns from Google, Confirms He’s Staying With the US Digital Service
Matt Cutts, once the head of Google’s webspam team, confirmed his leave of absence from the company is permanent.