Google may have found a new place to show ads on Google Maps. The search giant was found to be testing a new ad format that asks users whether they want a quick detour to a sponsored location nearby.
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Microsoft's Bing will now serve you some ads for its Bing Wallpaper App when you use the search engine on the company's Edge browser. The ad can be a banner or a pop-up that asks you to try the app.
Google plans on rolling out three different protections for users over the next several releases of Chrome that will improve the browsing experience. One in particular deals with annoying redirects.
In an effort towards improving the quality of ads online, Google has announced steps to record websites that use elements like pop-ups. Those tagged can review and rectify the issue presented to them.
In a recent announcement by State Administration for Industry and Commerce of China, it has imposed a new set of rules which includes banning adblockers from being used in the country.