WordPress WPBakery page builder plugin flaw enables attackers to upload and execute malicious scripts

Google announced two AI-powered features on October 13, 2025: an upgraded Discover feed with preview expansions and a "What's new" sports button for Search.

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Google's VP of Product answered a question about AEO/GEO for AI Search, addressing what creators should consider.

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Early testing suggests that applying structured data extends your visibility and stability in an AI-generated snippet.

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Learn how much Facebook ads cost based on the latest benchmark data, plus factors that influence costs and how to keep them low!

On Reddit, Google’s John Mueller reviewed a two-day “vibe-coded” Bento Grid Generator and listed fixes for crawlability, meta tags, hreflang, and structured data.

Independent analyst challenges agentic commerce viability despite ChatGPT's instant checkout, citing consumer behavior and retailer incentives.

Silicon Valley retail media company Topsort completes first acquisition, purchasing UK firm Phuzion Media for £1.5 billion market entry on October 15, 2025.

Creators using the platform's Partner Program can now transition live streams to members-only content without ending the broadcast, addressing a frequent workflow limitation.

Google's Toluse Akinlabi discussed AI Max during October live stream, detailing automated features for search campaigns with expanded targeting and text customization.

Nativo expands beyond native formats with standard IAB display units, enabling advertisers to manage multiple ad types through single platform announced October 15.

In a WSJ interview, Google’s VP of Search Liz Reid says ranking has been adjusted to surface more short-form video, forums, and UGC.

Statista CEO announces 80 layoffs as data company shifts toward automation, affecting content team while Q4 2024 growth reached 18% year-over-year.

Digital 2026 report reveals 5.66 billion social media users with 259 million new identities added. AI adoption exceeds 1 billion monthly users while ad spend climbs.

Adobe introduces LLM Optimizer on October 14, helping businesses track and improve their presence across AI-powered search platforms and chatbots.