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Searchengineland
Searchengineland
· May 16

Google rolls out ‘Ads funded by’ labels in search results

Google has started rolling out ‘Ads funded by’ labels in search results to increase ad transparency. This feature reveals the payment profile names behind advertisements, exposing agency-client and parent company relationships. Advertisers must now align their payment names with branding as users can see exactly who funds each ad, potentially...
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Advertising
Searchengineland
Searchengineland
· May 16

Most users only read a third of Google’s AI Overviews: Study

A recent UX study by Kevin Indig and Eric van Buskirk analyzed user behavior with Google’s AI Overviews, revealing that most users only scroll through about 30% of the content. Click-through rates to cited websites drop significantly when AI Overviews appear, with desktop clicks halved and mobile clicks reduced by...
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Business
Smallbiztrends
Smallbiztrends
· May 16

Canva Launches Canva Sheets, Merging Data, Design, and AI for a New Era of Spreadsheets

Canva introduced Canva Sheets, an AI-powered spreadsheet tool that integrates data analytics, design, and automation in one platform. The tool emphasizes a visual-first approach to data, enabling users to transform raw numbers into engaging charts and reports without leaving Canva. Features include AI tools like Magic Formulas, Magic Insights, Magic...
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Business
Ladunliadinews
Ladunliadinews
· May 16

Justin Bieber reportedly sold Music Catalog for $200 Million

Justin Bieber reportedly sold his music catalog for $200 million due to alleged financial difficulties. Sources claim Bieber made between $500 million and $1 billion as a top pop star but is now in dire financial shape. Former manager Scooter Braun advised against the sale, citing potential tax benefits, but...
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Business
Arise
Arise
· May 16

Google Subscription Service Surpasses 150 Million Users

Google One, Alphabet’s cloud storage and AI subscription service, has hit 150 million subscribers, a 50% increase since February 2024. Google introduced a $19.99 per month AI-focused plan in February, attracting millions of users, while continuing lower-priced storage tiers without AI features. The subscription service is part of Alphabet’s strategy...
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Business
Dailytrust
Dailytrust
· May 14

Qatar gifts Trump $400m jet

The Qatar Royal family has offered a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet to former U.S. President Donald Trump as a presidential plane, planned to be part of his future presidential library. Trump accepted the offer, seeing it as a generous gift and declined concerns about its ethical implications, emphasizing the...
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Business
Premiumtimesng
Premiumtimesng
· May 14

CBN launches diaspora BVN platform to boost remittances

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform, enabling Nigerians abroad to obtain a BVN digitally without traveling to Nigeria. The platform supports secure remote identity verification, aligns with global Anti-Money Laundering standards, and facilitates account opening with...
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Business
Nairaland
Nairaland
· May 14

Tinubu’s Second Term Non-negotiable – Okpebholo – Politics – Nigeria

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State declared President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027 as “non-negotiable,” urging traditional rulers from the South-South region to support Tinubu’s re-election. Okpebholo praised Tinubu’s economic policies aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s economy and increasing state allocations for development projects. The governor highlighted...
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Economy
Businessinsider
Businessinsider
· May 14

Elon Musk says he wants to bring Tesla’s robotaxis to Saudi Arabia, where Uber is also racing to launch its robotaxi service

Elon Musk announced his intention to bring Tesla’s robotaxi service to Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the potential for autonomous vehicles as part of the Kingdom’s modernization ambitions. Uber is also planning to launch its own robotaxi service in Saudi Arabia later this year through a partnership with China’s Pony.AI, supported by...
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Autos