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Google Gives Everyone New Controls Over the Ads That Follow Them Around the Web

Kellen January 25, 2018 11

Most of you understand that as you shop on the internet, Google follows your activity, so that they can serve ads to you based on those browsing habits. That means that if you were shopping for Tide Pods on Amazon and then leave to research why the stupid-as-...

DEAL: Moto G4 With Amazon Ads is Just $120 Today ($30 Off)

Kellen October 24, 2016 12

For one day only, Amazon is slashing another $30 off its special ad-filled Moto G4, dropping the price to $119.99. While that "ad-filled" description may turn you off, it's not actually the worst situation should be in the market for a new cheap phone. The...

Facebook is Giving You New Controls Over Ads, Will Bypass Your Ad Blocker

Kellen August 9, 2016 41

Facebook, like many internet properties who offer up free services and content, makes money from advertisements. Since the world hates advertisements, Facebook is introducing some new tools to users to help improve the ad experience when using the social...

Google Introducing 6-Second “Bumper” Ads to YouTube, Like Cute Little Haikus of Video Ads

Kellen April 26, 2016 30

Because you watch a ton of "snackable" video on your smartphones, Google is introducing a new ad format for advertisers to use on YouTube that only lasts 6 seconds. These new ad styles are called "Bumper" ads and Google is hoping that advertisers will use them...

Instagram Intros 60 Second Ads Just in Time for Super Bowl 50

Tim February 4, 2016 19

Right in time for the biggest day of the year for advertisers, Instagram has introduced 60 second ads. Yay. As you all know, Super Bowl ads are the best part of this upcoming Sunday, and to help brands spread awareness, Instagram is now allowing them to fill...

Google’s Interactive In-App Ads Look to Increase App Downloads for Publishers

Tim December 3, 2015 3

Beginning soon, users of apps that feature advertisements will likely come across two new ad formats aimed at increasing the chances of you downloading an advertised app. With Trial Run Ads, you can preview gameplay yourself for up to 60 seconds, and if you...

Google Play App Listings Will Say if an App has Ads in Early 2016

Kellen November 18, 2015 18

By early next year, the apps you consider downloading through Google Play will specify if they contain advertisements. Google notified developers today that they have until January 11, 2016 to sign into the developer console and declare whether or not their...

HTC Device Owners, Prepare to See “Promotions” in BlinkFeed

Tim June 16, 2015 40

Back in May, a report surfaced that HTC was attempting to implement paid promotions (aka ads) into BlinkFeed. Today, that news becomes official, as the company has announced the changes being made in a post on its website. In the post, HTC goes over everything...