Not all Netflix shows will be streamable on the ad-supported tierBut the service is renegotiating deals with partner studios and distributors to change that.By M. Moon, 07.20.2022
Google surprises Android TV owners with unwanted advertisementsNot the update owners were looking for.By R. Lawler, 04.05.2019
Hulu to start showing ads during pause breaks this springGet ready to see promos for soda and toilet paper.By S. Shah, 01.31.2019
Facebook's political ad system is still easily trickedIt approved ads falsely claiming to be from Mike Pence and ISIS.By M. Locklear, 10.25.2018
Facebook's 'playable ads' bring game demos to the news feedTry before you download. By T. Seppala, 08.02.2018
Facebook is bringing augmented reality ads to the News FeedThe new feature will let you "try on" items as you browse the site.By E. Alvarez, 07.10.2018
Amazon may add to its ‘free’ TV streaming in the UKThe current expectation is Premier League matches with commercial breaks.By T. Seppala, 07.05.2018
Google will verify the identity of those buying US political adsIt will also require ads to disclose who paid for them.By M. Locklear, 05.04.2018
Facebook's apology ad tries to remind you of the good timesLess 'destroyed your democracy for lulz' and more "Happy birthday!"By R. Lawler, 04.25.2018
Snapchat's sponsored filters are now a lot more like adsYou'll probably accidentally tap on them, and that's by design.By T. Seppala, 04.18.2018
Facebook will label political ads and note who paid for themThe platform will start doing so this spring.By D. Lumb, 04.06.2018
Apple's Spike Jonze-directed HomePod ad makes lofty promisesFor $349 we wouldn't expect anything less.By R. Lawler, 03.06.2018
Burger King tries to explain net neutrality with fast foodIt does a bad job, but it makes fun of Ajit Pai so it’s still good.By M. Locklear, 01.24.2018
Chrome will block the most annoying ads starting February 15thSay goodbye to auto-playing music.By D. Lumb, 12.19.2017
Facebook found essentially no Russian effort to sway Brexit voteIt found just three politically-divisive ads purchased by Russian groups.By M. Locklear, 12.13.2017
House intel committee will release Russian-funded Facebook adsBut likely not before a Congressional hearing on November 1st.By D. Lumb, 10.11.2017
Facebook moderators were reportedly not prepared to catch Russian adsThey're trained to spot offensive ads or scams, not content influencing public opinion.By D. Lumb, 09.18.2017
Facebook allowed advertisers to target anti-SemitesThe social network's ad algorithm definitely needs a lot more work. By M. Moon, 09.15.2017
YouTube video maker MKBHD wins Tesla's 'Project Loveday' ad contestThe winner receives a trip to a Tesla product launch.By R. Lawler, 07.28.2017
Tesla opens 'Project Loveday' contest for fan-made adsInspired by a child's letter, its Grand Prize is a trip to a Tesla product launch.By R. Lawler, 03.05.2017