Just in time for the back-to-school season, Google is rolling out a host of powerful new features and capabilities for AI Mode in Search. These updates are designed to help students, parents, and educators explore complex questions and discover high-quality information in new, more interactive ways. … [Read more...] about Google Search’s AI Mode gets a big back-to-school upgrade with Canvas, PDF uploads, and more
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Google Search AI Mode gets Gemini 2.5, Deep Search, and more
At Google I/O, we got a clear picture of how the latest Gemini models would enable dramatically more powerful capabilities in Google Search. Today, Google is beginning to deliver on that promise by rolling out some of its most advanced features yet, including Deep Search and access to the Gemini 2.5 … [Read more...] about Google Search AI Mode gets Gemini 2.5, Deep Search, and more
‘Search Live’ with voice is now rolling out for testing in Google Search
Of all the futuristic things Google showed off at I/O 2025, the new "Search Live" experience was easily one of the most compelling. The idea of having a real-time, back-and-forth conversation with Google Search felt like a true step into the future of information discovery. After a very limited … [Read more...] about ‘Search Live’ with voice is now rolling out for testing in Google Search
Google’s conversational ‘Search Live’ is now starting to roll out
Of all the wild demos we saw at Google I/O 2025, the new "Search Live" experience was easily one of the most futuristic. The idea of having a real-time, back-and-forth conversation with Google Search felt like a true step into the next generation of AI-powered search. And now, as reported by … [Read more...] about Google’s conversational ‘Search Live’ is now starting to roll out
After a decade, Google looks to be changing its iconic ‘G’ logo
It's been nearly a decade since Google last tweaked its iconic 'G' logo, but a new, more vibrant version is beginning to roll out. This new, updated expression sees the familiar four-color 'G' transition from distinct, solid color blocks to a smoother, gradient-style design. And I'm kinda digging … [Read more...] about After a decade, Google looks to be changing its iconic ‘G’ logo
Google Search ‘AI Mode’ is now open to all US Labs users and has several new features
We've been keeping a close eye on Google's experiments with generative AI directly within Search, called AI Mode. And while it's shown promise for tackling complex queries, not everyone has been able to try it out since access has been limited by a waitlist. Well, Google just dropped the velvet … [Read more...] about Google Search ‘AI Mode’ is now open to all US Labs users and has several new features
It’s just google.com for everyone now, regardless of where you live
Google Search is undergoing a significant change aimed at streamlining the user experience globally. The company has announced that it will begin redirecting traffic from its various country code top-level domain names (ccTLDs) like google.co.uk or google.de and begin pointing them to the singular … [Read more...] about It’s just google.com for everyone now, regardless of where you live
Google and Pokémon join forces for a fun, playable Search collaboration
Pokémon, a franchise that likely needs no introduction, is now extending its already-considerable reach through a fun, new, engaging collaboration with Google. This latest crossover allows users to interact with the iconic creatures directly within the familiar Google search interface, and it is … [Read more...] about Google and Pokémon join forces for a fun, playable Search collaboration
‘AI Mode’ is Google’s latest Search experiment that is rolling out now
Google is continuing to push new boundaries in search, with a couple significant AI advancements aimed at making access to information faster and more comprehensive than ever. The surge in AI Overview usage, now exceeding a billion users according to Google, signifies a clear shift towards AI-driven … [Read more...] about ‘AI Mode’ is Google’s latest Search experiment that is rolling out now
Google’s ‘Daily Listen’ merges your Discover feed with NotebookLM’s podcast style
As promised, Google is once again trying out what looks to be a useful and aspirational new feature that heavily utilizes AI. This time around, the new feature is called 'Daily Listen' and it has the potential to be a massively-used feature that I think I could see myself taking advantage of … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Daily Listen’ merges your Discover feed with NotebookLM’s podcast style
A new Search Overview animation arrives, hints at Gemini 2.0
Google appears to be testing a new loading animation for AI Overviews in Search, and it's clear that Gemini is the driving force behind the redesign. This updated animation is considerably more dynamic than the current approach, and it may also be hinting at the arrival of Gemini 2.0 in … [Read more...] about A new Search Overview animation arrives, hints at Gemini 2.0
Apple steps in to back up Google in their fight with the DOJ
Well, I didn't have this on my bingo card for the end of 2024! With all the recent news about Google being on the ropes after being found guilty of holding an illegal search monopoly, Apple has come out swinging in defense of Google. It seems Apple isn't particularly keen on the DOJ's proposed … [Read more...] about Apple steps in to back up Google in their fight with the DOJ
