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This is Google Contributor

Kellen April 21, 2015 95

Back in November of last year, Google announced a new invite-only project called Contributor that was an "experiment in additional ways to fund the web." The basics are this - Google Contributor gives you the opportunity to experience less ads when browsing...

“Sponsored” Apps Will Soon be Listed on Google Play

Kellen February 26, 2015 32

It's still probably safe to say that Google is an ad company. Out of all the cool products and services of Google's that you use each day, ads are how Google makes most of its money. So this morning's announcement, about new "sponsored" apps and search results...

Google Broadens Rollout of Fullscreen Ads for In-App Advertising

Kyle September 29, 2014 27

While any form of in-app advertising is annoying to a degree, the economic realities of mobile development basically necessitate it. That is fine, and I have no trouble supporting a reputable developer's livelihood by putting up with a unobtrusive banner ad,...

Facebook to Introduce Video Newsfeed Ads on Thursday to Mobile and Web

Kyle December 17, 2013 88

Another day, another fetid Facebook money grab. In a move that is sure to annoy a majority of users, Facebook announced today that it intends to display 15-second video ads in newsfeeds. Beginning Thursday, the advertisements will play automatically when a...

Google Implements Confirmation Into Mobile Ads, No More Accidental Taps

Kellen December 13, 2012 33

Google doesn't it like it that you may be automatically taken from an app after an accidental brush with an advertisement. With many in-app advertisements placed strategically to attract more clicks, Google still wants to make sure that users are actively...