What Happened: You know how you stare at a ringing phone, wondering why someone is calling? Google is fixing that. Why Should I Care: If you’re the type who keeps your phone on silent 24/7 (guilty!), ...

Google Search is rolling out a major update that groups all text ads under a clear “Sponsored results” label. Crucially, the new design adds a “Hide sponsored results” button, letting users collapse ...

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Back in May, we covered how Google was testing a new sponsored results label that placed a few ads beneath it, as opposed to labeling each and every ad as sponsored. Well, that version seems to be ...

Google updated its Other restricted businesses: Government documents and services policy to say it may label some search ads to say, "Not a government website." Google explained that if a search ad is ...

The street grid of downtown Boston on this online map has vanished almost entirely. In its place is a collage of familiar local icons, logos, video game and cartoon characters, flags, messages, and ...

From fashion lovers to formal fans, National Bow Tie Day is on the way, bringing the accessory back into focus. Celebrated every Aug. 28, the occasion draws inspiration from decades of cultural ...