The Russian government has decided to stop funding the Great Russian Encyclopedia (GRE) project. This decision has led to the shutdown of the encyclopedia, which had been serving as a significant source of academic knowledge since its creation. According to ...
Yandex has expanded its search capabilities with the full integration of its AI service, Neuro. Launched in April 2024, Neuro was initially available for specific queries within Yandex apps, including Alice and Yandex Browser. Now, the AI-driven tool will assist ...
Uber has expanded its list of autonomous vehicle partners by signing a multiyear agreement with Avride, formerly known as Yandex Self-Driving Group. The deal allows Uber customers to use Avride’s autonomous vehicles for rides and deliveries. Starting this week, Uber ...
Yes, direct traffic is a ranking factor for Yandex. The search engine considers direct traffic as a positive signal of a website’s quality, especially when it involves returning visitors. This type of traffic indicates that users are intentionally seeking out ...
Japan’s eCommerce market is one of the most dynamic in the world, with several key platforms driving growth across various categories. Each platform caters to specific needs, offering a range of products and services that meet the diverse preferences of ...
CocCoc is a Vietnamese web browser and search engine that launched in 2013. It was developed by a team of both Vietnamese and international developers with the goal of catering specifically to the Vietnamese market. Unlike global platforms, CocCoc addresses ...
The China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) has released its latest Internet Users Data Report, offering crucial insights into the country’s digital landscape. Published in August 2024, the report covers data collected up to June 2024 and is widely used ...
Russia is considering introducing a fee for distributing online advertising as part of its draft budget for 2025–2027. This fee would apply to “advertising and promotion services” on the internet, a charge that does not currently exist. The new fee ...
Wildberries has improved its image-based product search feature by updating the underlying neural network. The new system now considers the texture and small details of products to deliver more accurate results. This update stems from training the neural network using ...
Bounce rate is considered a user experience signal in Baidu’s ranking algorithm, but its exact influence on rankings is somewhat indirect. While Baidu does not explicitly use bounce rate as a ranking factor in the same way that some may ...