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
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‘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
How to bypass Google’s new SGE (AI) in search results
I can't tell you how happy I am that this is an option at this point in 2024. For those of you who are still unaware of it, Google is rolling out SGE (Search Generative Experience) to their core search product soon, and you won't be able to easily switch it off. Added to the snippets, photo … [Read more...] about How to bypass Google’s new SGE (AI) in search results
Google’s new “Web Filter” in search feels like a bad joke
If you happened to tune in to the Google I/O 2024 Keynote yesterday, you (like me and many others) probably felt a bit overwhelmed and bombarded by the constant, unending references to Gemini - Google's main AI platform. It's everywhere, will be everywhere, and is likely going to be interwoven into … [Read more...] about Google’s new “Web Filter” in search feels like a bad joke
How to change the default search engine on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Contents While I know it sounds ironic that one would use a "Google" Chromebook and not want to search Google, it's a reality. Aside from incremental steps toward privacy, you may be interested in DuckDuckGo as a default Search provider on your laptop, or you just have a personal preference for … [Read more...] about How to change the default search engine on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Google Chrome gets five new address bar tweaks to make your life a bit easier
Address Bar updates Chrome announced in a Keyword blog post yesterday that it's rolling out five significant improvements to its address bar. These changes aim to make your web browsing experience smoother and more efficient, without the need for intricate URL knowledge, saving you time and … [Read more...] about Google Chrome gets five new address bar tweaks to make your life a bit easier
Discover is coming to desktop web, currently being tested on Google.com
Google has long since decided it would keep the main Google.com search page simple and clean. In fact, back when the search engine first launched, testers sat in front of their display for an entire minute or more waiting for "the rest to load", but there was nothing left to load. In a day and … [Read more...] about Discover is coming to desktop web, currently being tested on Google.com
You can now create AI images with text in Search thanks to Google Search Generative Experience
If you're not yet familiar with artificial intelligence-created images using nothing but text, it's a real thing. In fact, it's taking the world by storm right now, and while I know how important the ethics concerns tied to these tools are, I have to admit they're getting really impressive. While … [Read more...] about You can now create AI images with text in Search thanks to Google Search Generative Experience
Oops, Bard leaks shared user conversations into Google Search, is working to remove indexing
Well this is awkward - Google's new Bard AI chatbot just started displaying user conversations as Search results. Per Gagan Ghotra in a post on X, typing "site:https://bard.google.com/share" into the Google Search bar will display discussions you or others have had with Bard. Now, obviously, … [Read more...] about Oops, Bard leaks shared user conversations into Google Search, is working to remove indexing
