👑 Made by Google 2024

PLUS: Grok-2, GPT-5, Google is a monopoly

Author

Daniel Król
August 18, 2024

In partnership with

The Daily Newsletter for Intellectually Curious Readers

  • We scour 100+ sources daily

  • Read by CEOs, scientists, business owners and more

  • 3.5 million subscribers

King Digest #27 | Join here

Hello after a short break. This week I have 21 links for you. I hope you will find something to your liking

If you have a question, just reply to this email 👇

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

Apple Inc., seeking new sources of revenue, is moving forward with development of a pricey tabletop home device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic limb

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-14/apple-pushes-ahead-with-tabletop-home-device-in-shift-to-robotics

Made by Google 2024: All of Google's reveals, from the Pixel 9 lineup to Gemini AI's addition to everything

Let's dive right into what the Google Pixel 9 lineup looks like, how Google's Gemini AI will be incorporated in the devices, and more.

techcrunch.com/2024/08/13/made-by-google-2024-all-of-googles-reveals-from-the-pixel-9-iineup-to-gemini-ais-addition-to-everything

8 years of Pixel: How the Google phone changed the industry

The original Google Pixel launched in 2016 and the series ed not yet Android but the entire mobile market in the last eight years.

www.androidauthority.com/8-years-of-google-pixel-3463537

How to Detect AI-written Content and Plagiarism

As AI writing tools abound, it‘s critical to vet your content & make sure it‘s authentic, trustworthy, and plagiarism-free.

www.semrush.com/blog/how-to-detect-ai-written-content-and-plagiarism

Facebook is banking on creators to entice Gen Z. Will it work?

Some experts say creator interest in the platform is growing, comparing it to the early days of TikTok.

www.marketingbrew.com/stories/2024/07/31/facebook-is-banking-on-creators-to-entice-gen-z-will-it-work

TikTok Establishes New Deal with Amazon To Facilitate In-App Purchases

TikTok’s still trying to crack the code on in-app shopping. 

www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-establishes-deal-with-amazon-facilitate-app-purchases/723909

xAI releases Grok-2, adds image generation on X

Elon Musk-owned X launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta today with improved reasoning. The new Grok AI model can now generate images on the X social

techcrunch.com/2024/08/13/xais-grok-can-now-generate-images-on-x

Reddit Considers Adding AI-Powered Search Results

Reddit announces plans for AI-powered search features, reports 54% revenue growth in Q2 2024.

www.searchenginejournal.com/reddit-considers-adding-ai-powered-search-results/523902

The hottest marketing trend right now (summer 2024) 🎢

Hook your users with hyper-casual games

www.marketingideas.com/p/the-hottest-marketing-trend-right

Google Provides More Insight Into Emerging Search Trends

Improved insights into rising topics of interest.

www.socialmediatoday.com/news/google-provides-insight-emerging-search-trends/724287

Google is a monopoly. The fix isn't obvious

A business breakup may be coming – but what comes after may not be better

www.theregister.com/2024/08/15/google_monopoly_fix

Red is exciting, blue is competent

Choose your brand colors based on how you want to be perceived. For example, red is exciting, blue is competent, and black is sophisticated.

tips.ariyh.com/p/red-is-exciting-blue-is-competent

10 Charts That Capture How the World Is Changing

From Ketamine to WhatsApp Users, Egg Freezing to AI Job Loss

www.digitalnative.tech/p/10-charts-that-capture-how-the-world-409

Beyond Reddit and Quora: How Google’s Hidden Gems Update Yielded Explosive Growth In Search Visibility For Many Forums

Glenn Gabe of GSQi explains how Google's hidden gems update impacted forums heavily beginning in the fall of 2023. Many forums beyond Reddit and Quora surged in search visibility.

www.gsqi.com/marketing-blog/beyond-reddit-and-quora-google-hidden-gems-update-forums-surge

Is using AI-generated content for SEO plagiarism?

Learn the process of AI content generation, nature of plagiarism and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in creative fields.

searchengineland.com/ai-generated-content-seo-plagiarism-445207

Becoming a Social Media Manager in 2024: Tips from 5 SMMs

From content creation to customer service to PR to sales, businesses often rely on their social media manager to wear many hats.

blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-manager-skills

X Launches Reply Sorting Options on Posts

A new way to customize your X experience.

www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-launches-reply-sorting-options-posts/723910

10 Best Competitor Analysis Tools Under $300

I tested competitor analysis tools under $300/mo, so you don't have to. Here are the best ones.

ahrefs.com/blog/competitor-analysis-tools

My Vision: How AI Changes the Internet in 6 Phases

AI brings info to humans; no need to surf the web.

jowyang.beehiiv.com/p/6-phases-ai-radically-changes-internet

GPT-5: Everything You Need to Know

An in-depth analysis of the most anticipated next-generation AI model

www.thealgorithmicbridge.com/p/gpt-5-everything-you-need-to-know-10a

What are Core Web Vitals and why do they matter?

This week: Our updated guide to Core Web Vitals. We cover each CWV metric – including INP – and why it matters for news sites

www.seoforjournalism.com/p/core-web-vitals-news-seo-inp

What do you think of this week’s newsletter?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

Thanks for being here.

If you like King Digest, please send this email to your friends or share it on Twitter or LinkedIn 🙏