Perplexity made Comet browser freely available on October 2, 2025, after millions joined waitlists. The browser includes AI assistants and mobile apps.

Perplexity unveils Comet Plus subscription on October 1, 2025, partnering with CNN, Washington Post, Condé Nast, Fortune and other publishers at $5 monthly.

Mobile landing pages convert 8% worse than desktop despite 83% traffic share. New data reveals how simple fixes recover lost conversions.

Microsoft launched a new Bing Places with a recommendation tool, faster Google Business Page import, and automatic migration for existing users.

Google reports a data center issue is causing a partial Search disruption, affecting some pages in certain locales.

Marketing consultant highlights documentation showing any ad interaction, not just link clicks, can trigger attribution within conversion windows.

Encrypted messaging provider warns EU's client-side scanning proposal would end private communication if October 14 vote succeeds.

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Google confirmed an ongoing infrastructure problem affecting search result delivery in certain geographic areas on October 3, 2025.

BCG survey shows streaming platforms reach 97% of European viewers, claiming 64% of viewing time as broadcasters struggle with eroding market share.

Call ads will stop serving in February 2027 after Google removes creation options in 2026, pushing advertisers toward responsive search ads with call assets.

Andrew Dolgov announces November 1, 2025 shutdown of Tiny Tiny RSS infrastructure including repositories, forums, and websites after years of maintenance.

OpenAI posted a job listing on September 24, 2025, seeking an engineer to develop internal marketing technology infrastructure including campaign management and attribution systems.

Microsoft's 50% Game Pass price increase vindicates FTC Chair Lina Khan's warnings, proving her right after courts rejected merger challenge in 2023.

Microsoft begins internal testing of ad-supported Xbox Cloud Gaming on October 3, 2025, featuring two-minute preroll ads and five-hour monthly limits.

Amazon founder draws parallels between current AI boom and 2000 dot-com crash while emphasizing technology's societal benefits at Turin event on October 1, 2025.

WebKit announces Digital Credentials API support in Safari 26 for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, enabling websites to request mobile IDs from Apple Wallet and third-party wallets.

LiveRamp debuts autonomous agents with data collaboration access, natural language segmentation, and AI-powered marketplace search on October 1, 2025.

Survey of 600 media executives reveals 32% find CTV ineffective despite rising spend, with 80% prioritizing audience targeting over content-based strategies.

Media.net and Claritas introduce ELEVATE, the first sell-side measurement and optimization solution for programmatic advertising on the open web.