As part of continued simplification Google AdSense switching to first-price auctions

Google Adsense

Today Google informed users and ad purchasers just like that of AdSense for Content, Video, and Games is switching to first-price auctions in the coming months. Google AdSense previously used a sealed-bid second-price auction for buyers wanting to purchase ad space. It involved the winner — who offered the most — only paying the amount …

Top stories images aren’t showing in Google Search

Beginning early this morning, there have been numerous reports of images not loading in Google’s Top stories carousel (as seen below). The issue seems to affect search results globally and Google has confirmed that it’s a bug. The Top stories carousel, where featured images are not currently loading. Some have also taken screenshots in which …

Spin’s electric scooters and bikes are now on Google Maps

Ford-owned micromobility company Spin has announced an integration with Google Maps. Now, users planning their trips in 84 cities, towns and campuses across the U.S., Canada, Germany and Spain will be able to view Spin’s electric scooters and bikes on the app while planning their trip. Spin joins its top competition on the popular mapping …

My big jump: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy’s CEO journey

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy founded theBoardlist, a premium talent marketplace that helps diverse leaders get discovered for board and executive opportunities. A technology executive and entrepreneur, board member and investor, she has 25 years of experience founding and helping to scale companies, including Google, Amazon and Yodlee. More posts by this contributor Building A Diverse Board …