Blogs
11/11/2024 2:30 PM
Balancing Security and Functionality: CSP and Client Side Device Detection Scripts
The blog discusses how strict Content Security Policy (CSP) settings blocked 51Degrees' device detection script, which required 'unsafe-eval' for dynamic JavaScript execution. The solution was to temporarily enable 'unsafe-eval' to restore functionality while managing security risks.
10/14/2024 2:30 PM
AI Crawler Control - New property for Publishers
The new 51Degrees IsArtificialIntelligence property helps identify whether a web crawler is being used to gather data for AI training. This property gives the user greater control and can be used to block certain crawlers from accessing content, particularly when AI training doesn't serve their interests.
10/7/2024 12:00 PM
Fabricated Software Versions: ‘Android 10; K’, and similar instances
The software version number in a User-Agent header may not accurately reflect a legitimate software version or the actual device and software in use. In this blog, we provide a comprehensive explanation of these discrepancies, along with clear steps to ensure the most precise detection possible.
9/10/2024 2:30 PM
DMEXCO 2024
It's September and that means it's time for DMEXCO. Want to see what we've been working on? Read on for the inside scoop on all things data.
5/22/2024 2:30 PM
Detect Brave Browser and version
How to identify Brave Browser from the User-Agent
In browser identification, most browsers show their names in the User-Agent. But Brave Browser will instead appear as Google Chrome. In this blog, we’ll cover how to detect Brave when it presents itself as Chrome.
5/20/2024 4:15 PM
Understand Google’s Privacy Sandbox APIs
Make smarter decisions with Privacy Sandbox analytics
Understanding the web technologies available based on the browsers and devices your customers are using ensures your strategy is based on fact. 51Degrees gives you this granularity for Privacy Sandbox, and it takes only a few minutes to add to your analytics.
4/30/2024 12:45 PM
9% revenue boost to publishers with 51Degrees and Prebid
Setting the standard for Prebid integrations
Publishers can bank a meaningful improvement in CPM with 51Degrees device data enriching the OpenRTB device object. Ensure you get the most value from your advertising space with little effort.
4/3/2024 2:30 PM
The importance of detecting WebView
Understand where your content is being displayed
It’s important to consider both the User-Agent and User-Agent Client Hints when detecting WebView. Our device detection can easily do this for you.
1/11/2024 1:00 PM
Improvements to 51Degrees made in 2023
Staying on top of industry changes is crucial for an accurate device detection service
A lot happened in 2023 – industry changes and major device releases dominated the device detection market. In response to this, we continuously updated the 51Degrees service.
1/4/2024 2:30 PM
Service update for 2024
The UK bank holidays will affect our data file and support availability. This blog details which dates in 2024 will be affected.