Wireless TVs use built-in cameras, NFC readers to sell you stuff you see on TV
TV makers are getting more aggressive about using their hardware for ads.
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Marketer sparks panic with claims it uses smart devices to eavesdrop on people
Read more: Marketer sparks panic with claims it uses smart devices to eavesdrop on people“Real-time” listening claims were exaggerated, but the creepy factor remains.
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Ads watchdog files FTC complaint against X, formerly Twitter, over unlabeled ads
Read more: Ads watchdog files FTC complaint against X, formerly Twitter, over unlabeled adsX, formerly Twitter, was caught running unlabeled ads on its platform in September. Now that issue, which has been ongoing, has been brought to the FTC’s attention. An independent non-profit Check My Ads has filed a formal complaint with the U.S….
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Meta and Amazon team up on new in-app shopping feature on Facebook & Instagram
Read more: Meta and Amazon team up on new in-app shopping feature on Facebook & InstagramMeta may have abandoned its efforts around live shopping on Facebook and Instagram, but the social networking company still believes in its apps’ potential as a shopping platform. That leads to today’s news that the company is now working w…
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After luring customers with low prices, Amazon stuffs Fire TVs with ads
Read more: After luring customers with low prices, Amazon stuffs Fire TVs with adsOEMs are increasingly focused on using TVs as a way to show customers ads.
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WhatsApp head Will Cathcart says the chat app could introduce ads in Status
Read more: WhatsApp head Will Cathcart says the chat app could introduce ads in StatusWhatsApp’s cat-and-mouse game with ads continues. While the company is not planning to show ads in the main inbox, it could still show ads in Status — the app’s Stories-like feature — and channels. In an interview with Brazilian media, What…
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Agentio is building a platform for YouTubers to sell ad slots in their videos
Read more: Agentio is building a platform for YouTubers to sell ad slots in their videosShould you devote a considerable amount of time to YouTube, you’ll likely encounter videos in which the creators discuss the sponsors supporting their content. Agentio is building a platform for creators to sell ad slots to brands. The New York-b…
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YouTube is now cracking down on ad-blockers globally
Read more: YouTube is now cracking down on ad-blockers globallyYouTube is now cracking down on ad-blocker usage globally, by showing warnings about breaking the platform’s terms of service. In some cases, the company is preventing users from viewing more videos unless they disable ad blocks. The video stream…
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Google is actively looking to insert different types of ads in its generative AI search
Read more: Google is actively looking to insert different types of ads in its generative AI searchGoogle confirmed on its earnings call that it is working on different ad formats for its generative AI-powered search experience — Google shared some ideas earlier this year and the mention in the earnings call could indicate that a rollout could happe…
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TikTok ads expand to the real world with new ‘Out of Phone’ program
Read more: TikTok ads expand to the real world with new ‘Out of Phone’ programA few months after TikTok teamed up with Redbox to feature content on over 3,000 kiosks, the short-form video app is partnering with more companies to expand its advertising opportunities for brands. The company is calling the program “Out of Phone” an…
