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OpenAI Introduces GPT-6 Astra: A Major Upgrade for Computer Use, Coding, and Reasoning
OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra on September 3, 2026, its latest model focused on advanced reasoning, computer use, coding, science, and AI agent workflows. The company describes…
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Google Business Profile Tests “Submit a Business Photo” Verification Option
Google Business Profile appears to be testing a new verification option called “Submit a business photo.” Some businesses have spotted this option during the verification process.…
Updated Sep 7, 2026 -
Google Trends Adds Category Filtering to Refine Search Insights
Google Trends has added category filters to its new Explore page, allowing users to refine trend data by predefined categories. On September 2, 2026, Google Search…
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Google Launches Agentic Video Understanding for Gemini
Google has introduced a new agentic video understanding capability for its Gemini models, allowing the AI to actively inspect different parts of a video to find…
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Google Stops Applying Site Reputation Penalties in Europe: What Changes?
Google has changed how its Site Reputation Abuse policy is enforced for Search users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Starting August 30, 2026, manual actions…
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Google AI Overview Drop “Show More” Button for Some Queries (Aug 29)
Google is testing a change to AI Overviews that skips the familiar “Show more” button for some queries and automatically displays a longer AI-generated response. The…
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Google Search Rolls Out google.com/goto Tracking URLs
Google is rolling out a new way of handling links in its search results. Instead of sending users directly to a webpage, many organic results now…
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Google Brings Generative UI Experience to AI Overviews
Google is expanding Generative UI to AI Overviews, bringing interactive experiences directly into the traditional Google Search results. The capability was previously introduced in AI Mode.…
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Google Merchant Center Changes How Organic Traffic Is Reported From August 24
Google is changing how Merchant Center reports traffic starting August 24, 2026. The update changes how certain YouTube traffic is classified and expands product-level reporting for…
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Google Trends Adds New Explore Maps and Regional Breakdown Features
Google Trends has added two new features to its Explore experience: Explore Maps and Regional Breakdown. Google announced the update via a LinkedIn post on August…
Updated Aug 20, 2026
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