{"id":6882,"date":"2026-02-12T12:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stanventures.com\/news\/?p=6882"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:44:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:44:52","slug":"google-adds-sign-in-to-customize-to-top-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stanventures.com\/news\/google-adds-sign-in-to-customize-to-top-stories-6882\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Adds \u201cSign in to Customize\u201d to Top Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google has begun rolling out a new \u201cSign in to customize\u201d button inside the Top Stories section of Search, prompting logged-out users to sign in and select their preferred news sources.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

If you spend any time searching for breaking news on Google, you know how prominent the Top Stories box is. It often sits at the very top of the page, serving up headlines within seconds of a major event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, there is something new sitting inside that box.<\/span><\/p>\n

Google has added a \u201cSign in to customize\u201d button that appears when users are not logged into their accounts. Tap it, and Google invites you to sign in so you can choose <\/span>preferred news sources<\/span><\/a> that influence what shows up in Top Stories.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The change was first noticed by Sachin Patel and shared on X. Based on early observations, the update seems widely available, not limited to a small test group.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Google has made Preferred Sources available in Incognito mode, displaying a sign-up message for users @rustybrick<\/a> @brodieseo<\/a> @gaganghotra_<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Z1mGe5Pjeo<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sachin Patel (@SachuPatel53124) February 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n