Google added more link surfaces to AI Search, but not new reporting for publishers. Studies continue to show lower clicks when AI responses appear.

Amazon confirmed Prime Day 2026 for June. Sellers now face a May 27 FBA inventory cutoff, a May 26 deal deadline, and an AWD window closing on the same date.

Google launched an opt-out for personalized ads on partner sites, but researchers say it was rushed under a settlement deadline and lacks full integration.

Google deprecated FAQ rich results, completing a removal that started years ago. FAQ rich results were already restricted for most sites.

Firefox IndexedDB flaw let websites fingerprint users in private sessions and through Tor New Identity resets - patched April 21 in Firefox 150 and ESR 140.10.

Meta description: Guideline data shows four DSPs hold 85% of programmatic spend in Q1 2026, with Amazon nearly doubling its share in 15 months as Trade Desk stagnates globally.

Researchers found 5,000+ AI-built apps from Lovable, Replit, Base44 and Netlify exposing medical records, ad strategies and customer data to the open web.

Dutch DPA fines Yango parent MLU 100 million euros for transferring Finnish and Norwegian driver and passenger data to Russia without adequate GDPR safeguards.

Google's UCP checkout has left AI Mode and now appears in main search results, letting shoppers buy Wayfair listings using Google Pay without leaving Google.

DSP concentration hits 85%, Google moves UCP checkout into main Search, Yango faces a 100M euro GDPR fine, and vibe-coded apps spill ad data this week.

Colorado's SB 26-189 passed the House 57-6 on May 9, replacing SB 24-205 with new ADMT disclosure and consumer rights rules that take effect January 1, 2027.

Microsoft Advertising now shows conversions, clicks, and spend inside Performance Max placement reports, with auction insights and custom columns arriving soon.

Google has officially confirmed the site visits asset for Search and Performance Max ads, showing domain click counts in three tiers starting at 10,000 clicks.

UCP is evolving from concept to infrastructure, with new capabilities that enable multi-item purchases, live inventory checks, and loyalty-aware transactions.

Prime Video expanded its Clips short-form feed to movies and shows on May 8, bringing personalized scrollable video to iOS, Android, and Fire tablets in the US.

Almedia's Freecash app was reinstated to the Google Play Store on May 6, 2026, following removal over disputed media coverage. Apple review remains ongoing.

Amazon posted a job listing for a Principal TPM to lead a dedicated 40-person team integrating its marketplace with third-party AI agents including ChatGPT.

The self-serve beta for ChatGPT ads is available for advertisers in the US. The options available are basic, but it's still interesting.

Inspired Taste surveyed 2,008 Americans: home cooks are 300% more likely to use food blogs than AI for recipes, and 125% more likely to reach for a cookbook.

Sales, marketing and CRM startups raised $3.7 billion globally in early 2026, with AI deals dominating as venture funding holds near the $8 billion annual mark.