AI OpenAI launches GPT-5 with unified reasoning system Company releases new model with dual processing architecture and advanced thinking capabilities.
AI Google offers free AI Pro access to college students worldwide Google announces 12-month free access to advanced AI tools for students in five countries plus $1 billion education funding.
Display Google revenue shift reaches 90% as network advertising faces decline Tech giant prioritizes owned properties over publisher partnerships amid AI expansion.
Retail Sony Music sues DSW for copyright infringement in social media posts New lawsuit alleges retailer used copyrighted music without permission on TikTok and Instagram marketing campaigns.
Audio UK podcast consumer trends spotlight advertiser opportunities in 2025 Edison Research data reveals 51% monthly consumption, smart TV growth, and strong ad receptivity across diverse UK demographics.
Display REMAX expands commerce media network through partnerships Real estate giant announces major partnerships with LiveRamp and Magnite to scale advertising technology infrastructure.
Data Google acknowledges Looker Studio sharing privacy bug Critical vulnerability affects "Unlisted" report visibility despite privacy settings.
AI Apple CEO gives Trump gold gift exceeding company policy Tim Cook's 24-karat gold present exceeds Apple's $10 limit for US officials.
Video ESPN acquires NFL Network assets in landmark 10% equity exchange deal ESPN gains control of NFL Network, RedZone Channel and fantasy platform through strategic partnership announced August 5, 2025.
AI ChatGPT uses Google search despite official Bing partnership claims Independent research reveals paid ChatGPT version leverages Google's index while free version operates on separate system.
Search Bing Webmaster Tools adds device and country data filtering options Microsoft enhances Search Performance reporting with new device and country breakdown capabilities for better data analysis.
Social Instagram launches reposts feature and location sharing for users Instagram introduces three major features including content reposts, friend location mapping, and enhanced social discovery for improved user engagement across its platform.
Video YouTube launches collaboration feature for creator partnerships YouTube tests new tagging system allowing creators to share credit and audiences on individual videos.
Data Advertising supports 29 million US jobs Latest research shows advertising generated 21.9% of total US output in 2024, with growth projected to reach $12.7 trillion by 2029.
Search Google indexes thousands of Maps search result pages in organic rankings Search giant lists internal map directories for "near me" queries, breaking traditional policy.
AI South Korea establishes AI privacy framework with new guidelines South Korea's data protection authority releases comprehensive guidelines for processing publicly available data in AI development, marking significant regulatory milestone.
Retail Zillow pilots containerized RTB to improve programmatic ad quality Zillow tests containerized real-time bidding with Chalice and Index Exchange to balance quality and cost.
Data Jury finds Meta violated privacy law collecting health data Federal court rules tech giant illegally gathered menstrual information through fertility app.
Audio NPR News Now claims top position in July podcast rankings Podtrac July rankings show news content dominance as Planet Money surges 11 positions amid industry automation trends.
Data E-commerce app installs drop 14% despite 2% session growth Report reveals mobile commerce reaching $2.5 trillion as AI transforms shopping app strategies.
Video Disney expands streaming advertising reach through NFL partnership ESPN gains direct control of NFL Network assets while advancing streaming technology integration across Disney platforms.
Social Snap expands Sponsored Snaps amid platform challenges and growth metrics Platform reaches 932 million monthly users as new ad format drives conversions.
Data LiveRamp reports Q2 revenue growth of 10.7% amid data collaboration expansion Data platform achieves $194.8 million quarterly revenue while navigating advertising technology sector challenges and regulatory developments.
Data Australian digital advertisers prioritize first-party data amid AI challenges Industry survey reveals growing confidence in contextual targeting while data security concerns persist
AI Only 7% want Meta to use their data for AI, finds survey Study reveals stark disconnect between user preferences and company claims of legitimate interest.
