Chrome Ad Blocker Will Tackle Video Ads

Beginning August 5, 2020, Google Chrome will begin blocking some of the most intrusive video ads, according to a blog post. According to the post, Google relies on the Better Ads Standards, developed by the Coalition for Better Ads. The…

Ghostery Goes Open Source, Reveals Two Proposed Revenue Streams

Ad-blocker Ghostery published its entire programming code on Thursday. By going open source, the company aims to clear the air on its old business model and invite others to contribute to its continuing development. “As a privacy product, especially one…

Google Announces Launch of Native Chrome Ad Blocker

Search engine giant Google is flexing its muscles once again as it releases an ad blocker that could have far bigger ramifications than just getting rid of pop-up ads. Sridhar Ramaswamy, SVP for Ads and Commerce, announced the Google Chrome…