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Phone Arena
6 days ago
- Phone Arena
Google just handed you control of your news, but there's one thing to watch out for
Search for something that's in the news. Tap the little icon to the right of Top Stories. Search and select your preferred sources. Refresh your results and enjoy more from the sites you like. It is actually pretty easy to set up your preferred sources. | Image credit – Google Once you've picked your sources, you'll see them more often in Top Stories or even in a special 'From your sources' section. You'll still get results from other outlets, and you can change your picks anytime. You can also add as many sources as you want. And if you tried this back when it was in Labs, your old choices will carry over automatically. Once you've picked your sources, you'll see them more often in Top Stories or even in a special 'From your sources' section. You'll still get results from other outlets, and you can change your picks anytime. You can also add as many sources as you want. And if you tried this back when it was in Labs, your old choices will carry over automatically. Will you use Google's Preferred Sources to control what news you see in Search? Absolutely, I want more content I actually care about. Maybe, I'll try it but still check other sources. Probably not, I like seeing a mix of outlets. No way, I don't trust curated news. Absolutely, I want more content I actually care about. 0% Maybe, I'll try it but still check other sources. 0% Probably not, I like seeing a mix of outlets. 0% No way, I don't trust curated news. 0% On paper, Preferred Sources sounds like a win – fewer spammy or low-effort sites, more of the content you actually care about, and Search results that feel way more relevant. But here's the thing: if you only read from your favorites, how do you know you're getting the full story? Sure, it's nice to stick to sources you trust, but if everyone filters out perspectives they don't agree with, we risk living in our own little news bubbles. On paper, Preferred Sources sounds like a win – fewer spammy or low-effort sites, more of the content you actually care about, and Search results that feel way more here's the thing: if you only read from your favorites, how do you know you're getting the full story? Sure, it's nice to stick to sources you trust, but if everyone filters out perspectives they don't agree with, we risk living in our own little news bubbles.
Gizmodo
6 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Now That Google Is Trash, It Will Let You Pick Your Own News Sources
Google seems to have destroyed the quality of its search results (and its reputation) by loading its feed with sponsored results, pages boosted by SEO black magic, and AI-generated slop. So it's putting the control back in your hands, for better or worse. The company announced today via blog post a new feature called Preferred Sources that will let users select their own favorite news outlets to appear at the top of their personalized search feed. According to Google, the feature has already started rolling out for users in the United States and India. Through Preferred Sources, users will be able to select outlets they like to read, whether it's national outlets, local papers, or niche blogs. Once selected, Google will start to populate your feed with related stories from your chosen outlets, displaying relevant results in the Top Stories section of search. If you're eligible to use the feature, you'll see an icon next to the 'Top Stories' section of search when you hit Google with a query. Tap it, and you'll be able to search for your favorite outlets. Check the publications you want, and Google will start to serve you more results from those publications, both in the Top Stories section and in a new section that may appear in your results with the heading 'From your sources.' According to The Verge, there is no limit on the number of outlets you can add to your Preferred Sources list, so load it up if you want to. Google is also giving tools to publishers to encourage their readers to add their publication to a person's Preferred Sources list, including a 'call to action' button that can be displayed that reads 'Add as a preferred source on Google.' So get ready to see that as publications try to hang onto their Google Search traffic for dear life. (Totally unrelated, but if you feel like adding Gizmodo to your Preferred Sources, that'd be real cool of you.) Google has denied that its AI push and summaries have done any damage to search traffic for publications, despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, including major publications reporting major dropoffs in visitors coming from links served by Google. The company has also rejected the suggestion that its results are getting worse due to malicious actors trying to manipulate SEO and algorithms or from its own AI-curated trash. But it's hard to read this 'pick your own sources' solution as a sort of tacit admission that its results aren't really giving people what they want. Now, is it a good idea to let people actively reinforce their own viewpoints by selecting the sources they want to see? That's a whole other question.
Bloomberg
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
White House Wins Court Ruling to Exclude the Associated Press
A federal appeals court will allow President Donald Trump to continue to block news outlets from covering him in 'restricted' spaces such as the Oval Office and Air Force One based on their editorial decisions. In a one-page order on Tuesday, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit left in place an earlier decision that let White House officials exclude the Associated Press from a rotating pool of reporters and photographers who cover the president's daily movements while an underlying legal fight goes forward.
Forbes
22-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Reinventing Local News For The Digital Age
Sam Nelson, President, Downstreet Digital. 15+ years running digital advertising and marketing in the political, public and private sector. Many regional news outlets are founded on a commitment to fast, accurate and community-first reporting. They can serve as a vital part of daily life in the region, covering everything from breaking news and public safety to local politics, economic development and cultural events. Unlike larger media groups, small news outlets typically operate independently. That independence is a strength—but it also means competing with well-funded outlets, often without having the same marketing budgets or technical infrastructure. Based on my experience helping news outlets improve their digital footprint and marketing, here's how you can build a strategy for remaining relevant and growing in the digital age while retaining your regional outlet's unique voice and values. Setting Project Goals When it comes to elevating your digital strategy, one of the primary challenges that regional news outlets face is modernizing their digital presence and growing their online audience—without compromising their editorial mission or relying on paid advertising. The first step in creating your strategy should be setting specific goals you want to work toward. Here are a few to consider: • Increase website traffic and story discovery through stronger search engine optimization (SEO) and user experience. • Improve time-on-site and engagement through more intuitive design and layout. • Build an organic, loyal following on social media through consistent content and platform-specific tactics. • Preserve and reinforce the community's long-standing trust in your outlet while adapting to the demands of today's digital news environment. The Three Pillars I believe that now, more than ever, local media can play a critical role in shaping informed communities—and that with the right digital tools and strategy, even small outlets can thrive in a competitive media landscape. Rather than chasing short-term clicks, though, the key is to build a strategy rooted in long-term audience growth and trust-building. Your news station is a platform for civic engagement, so it's important to sharpen your voice, streamline your digital presence, and meet readers where they already are: on their phones, on social media and online 24/7. In order to reach your established goals from the first step, I recommend focusing on these three pillars: Create a consistent, nimble posting strategy across your social media that mirrors the pace of your reporting. For example, instead of rigid content calendars, prioritize: • Breaking news and real-time public safety alerts. • Community events and local spotlights. • Hyper-relevant government updates and civic news. • Easy-to-share headlines and links tailored for mobile-first readers. Take a look at your website and see where it can be refreshed. Start with subtle but high-impact changes, such as: • Restructuring your homepage for easier story discovery. • Improving formatting and mobile responsiveness. • Streamlining article templates for clarity and faster reading. • Implementing SEO enhancements that target local keywords and breaking topics. • Adding social sharing tools to amplify organic reach. Many small, independent publishers face the problem of needing to modernize and grow online without abandoning their editorial integrity or the unique relationship they've built with their community over decades. Don't rely on clickbait headlines, paid social campaigns or flashy gimmicks. Instead, focus on staying true as well as competitive. That means ensuring that every decision you make balances growth and authenticity, reach and reputation. In my experience, these three pillars can lead to faster load times across devices, better Google indexing of top stories, and increased time-on-site and pageviews per session, as well as making it easier for users to explore related stories and stay informed longer. Conclusion: Trusted Local News, Digitally Supercharged A lean, independent news operation can still compete in today's digital landscape—without relying on paid media. By creating a focused strategy and having a deep understanding of what your audience values, your regional news outlet can grow its organic social media following, increase engagement and traffic without compromising journalistic standards and reinforce its role as an indispensable part of your region's civic life. And all of this can be achieved on a modest budget, with little-to-no reliance on ad spend—just smart strategy, consistent storytelling and the power of local trust. Growth doesn't have to come at the cost of authenticity. With a strategy rooted in your values, it's possible to evolve—and expand—without losing what makes you essential to your community. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
CNA
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Asia Tonight - Sat 28 Jun 2025
22:21 Min Asia Tonight About the show: Top stories of the day with 'live' reports and interviews to keep you up-to-date on what's happening in one of the most dynamic regions of the world.
