Google may soon demo an AI Search chatbot amid pressure from ChatGPTThe company is doubling down on AI just as it lays off 12,000 workers.By K. Holt, 01.20.2023
Google Search saw its highest traffic ever during the World Cup 2022 FinalIt became a hub for the most popular sporting final on the planet. By S. Dent, 12.19.2022
Google is making it easier to find search results from Reddit and other forumsGoogle will also highlight and automatically translate news stories from international sources. By K. Bell, 09.28.2022
How Google is working to help you find food and local businessesA conversation with the company's vice president and general manager of Local.By C. Low, 09.28.2022
Google brings speed, deep dive and vertical video updates to search resultsIt should be easier to explore topics in more detail.By K. Holt, 09.28.2022
Google Lens image and text multisearch will soon be available in more languagesThe Near Me function is coming to the US this fall as well.By K. Holt, 09.28.2022
Google Search and Maps results will confirm if a medical center offers abortionsThis should help people seeking medical care avoid anti-abortion centers.By N. Ingraham, 08.25.2022
Google will downrank click-farm garbage and aggregators to improve search resultsThe company is aiming to surface more helpful content and product reviews.By K. Holt, 08.18.2022
Google is testing a way to start streaming games from search resultsAlong with Stadia, the feature offers swift access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now and Amazon Luna titles. By K. Holt, 08.12.2022
Google is making it easier to find and support Asian-owned businessesAn "Asian-owned" label can now be displayed on Maps and Search.By K. Holt, 08.03.2022
Google makes it easier to find and support LGBTQ+ owned businessesA new label for queer-owned businesses will appear on Search and Maps.By K. Holt, 06.22.2022
Google’s Scene Exploration adds reviews and product details to searches in LensThe new feature is designed to help you quickly glean important info from store shelves.By S. Rutherford, 05.11.2022
Google tweaks Search and News results to direct people to trusted sourcesNew labels will offer information literacy tips and highlight widely-cited sources.By K. Holt, 03.31.2022
Chrome is testing a feature that groups pages you visit by topicUsing a side panel, you'll also be able to compare the site you're on with other search results.By K. Holt, 10.01.2021
Google is rolling out dark mode for Search on desktopHello darkness, my old friend. By K. Bell, 09.10.2021
Google's latest feature warns you if search results may not be reliableIf a topic is new, a box advises that "these results are changing quickly."By S. Dent, 06.25.2021
Google will let you delete the last 15 minutes of your search historyAndroid 12 is in line for some useful privacy upgrades.By K. Holt, 05.18.2021
Google makes it easy to jump back to the search box by pressing '/'The new shortcut makes it easier to refine your search results.By M. Moon, 04.15.2021
Google will let you ask pharmacies about COVID-19 vaccines via Search and MapsSafeway and other Albertsons Companies pharmacies can provide info through messages.By K. Holt, 03.16.2021
Google brings more context to major news stories in SearchThe Full Coverage feature has been available in Google News since 2018.By K. Holt, 03.08.2021