Observed Signal · Jan 17, 2025 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Google Updates Search Console with 24 Hours View
Google Search Central announced two changes to Search Console. First, Search Console Insights will now use data exclusively from Search Console, dropping Google Analytics data to streamline analytics. Second, Google introduced the 24 Hours View, a new hourly-granularity overview in the Performance reports for Search results, Discover, and Google News. Data points are shown as soon as any data exists, with a dotted line indicating partial data and ongoing collection. A Google data refresh aims to minimize delays in the view, enabling site operators to react quickly to recent traffic developments, trending topics, and current search queries. The update is designed to deliver faster, more timely insights, though the latest 24-hour data may still display a short delay.
Major platform feature release from Google (Search Console) affecting analytics and content optimization workflows.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Search Console Insights will use data solely from Search Console, not Google Analytics.
- Introduces the 24 Hours View with hourly granularity in performance reports.
- Available for Search results, Discover, and Google News reports.
- Data points appear as soon as data exists, with a dotted line for partial data.
- Google aims to minimize viewing delays through a data refresh.
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Google launches unified agentic AI for Gemini
At a Google Cloud event on Thursday, Google announced it is bringing agentic AI to its Gemini assistant, launching a unified agent that can autonomously plan and execute tasks on behalf of users. Aimed initially at businesses, the agent can connect to internal systems and external tools, use custom skills, and even choose from third-party models like Anthropic's Claude. It will have its own Workspace account with an email address, and will write its own audit trail. Early testers include On, Shopify, and PayPal. Gemini has over 1 billion monthly active users, and nearly 90% of Fortune 100 companies use Gemini Enterprise.
US Government Excludes Microsoft from Visa Program
The US government has barred Microsoft from participating in the permanent residency process for foreign workers with H-1B visas, accusing the company of abusing the program. Vice President JD Vance stated that Microsoft laid off 6,000 American employees last year while benefiting from 6,300 H-1B visa holders. The Department of Labor, led by Keith Sonderling, will not accept new permanent residency applications from Microsoft, as well as several consulting firms and Adobe. This action comes weeks before the midterm elections and reflects the Trump administration's broader criticism of the H-1B program, which it claims disadvantages American workers. Microsoft has not yet responded. The move could impact the tech industry's ability to retain skilled foreign talent.
US suspends Microsoft, Adobe from green card labor program
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and six other major tech firms—Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro—from the U.S. Permanent Labor Certification program, which facilitates green cards for skilled foreign workers. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling cited active federal investigations and alleged fraud, noting that no new or pending applications from these companies will be accepted. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of replacing laid-off workers with H-1B visa holders. Microsoft defended its practices, stating that most U.S. employees are American and that 80% of its H-1B petitions were for existing employees. The announcement was made during a White House summit on H-1B fraud, and the administration also plans to investigate nine universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, over student visa program abuse.
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