The European Commission has issued two binding specification decisions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which regulates large digital platforms designated as gatekeepers, requiring Google to improve interoperability for third-party AI assistants on Android and share Google Search data with eligible search providers. Continue reading “EU orders Google to open Android AI features and share Search data under DMA; Google raises privacy concerns”
Google is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Google Images by introducing two new visual search features. The company is rolling out a redesigned Google Images homepage for personalized image discovery and bringing AI-powered image generation to AI Overviews in Search. Google also highlighted major milestones that have shaped the evolution of visual search over the past 25 years. Continue reading “Google Images turns 25, gets redesigned homepage and AI image generation”
Google has announced Search profiles, a new feature designed to help publishers and creators shape their presence on Search. The profiles provide a dedicated, shareable space where creators and publishers can showcase content from multiple platforms and help audiences find accurate, up-to-date information about sources on Search. Continue reading “Google Search gets Search Profiles for publishers and creators”
Google is rolling out updates to AI Mode and AI Overviews in Search to help users find relevant websites, deeper insights, and original content from across the web. Continue reading “Google updates AI Mode and AI Overviews with new links, subscriptions, and community insights”
Google has introduced a new Search experience designed to make exploring, accessing, and understanding information effortless. Robby Stein, VP of Product, Google Search, said the updates aim to provide a more natural way for users to get answers, whether they need quick facts or want to explore complex topics. The improvements bring AI-powered assistance directly to the search results page. Continue reading “Google expands AI Overviews with Gemini 3 upgrade in Search”
Google has outlined its approach to agentic commerce, a shopping model where AI systems assist users from discovery through purchase. The strategy was presented by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, who described the shift as a platform-level transition for retail driven by conversational AI. Continue reading “Google expands agentic commerce with UCP, AI agents, and native checkout”
Google today launched its virtual apparel try-on tool in India, allowing shoppers to see how billions of clothing items — including tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets, and shoes — look on themselves by uploading a photo. Continue reading “Google rolls out virtual apparel Try-On tool in India”
Google has announced a series of updates across its products, integrating a new AI image generation model, “Nano Banana,” to enhance user interaction with information and visuals. The updates primarily focus on NotebookLM, Google Search, and Discover, aiming to make complex information more accessible and to introduce advanced creative tools. Continue reading “Google enhances NotebookLM, Search and Google Lens with Nano Banana integration”
Google has avoided the harshest consequences in its long-running antitrust case, with a federal court ruling against the forced sale of Chrome or Android. Continue reading “Google Antitrust Case: Court restricts exclusive agreements, keeps core services”
Google Search is receiving a new feature that allows users to personalise their search results even further. Users can now choose their preferred sources—whether it’s their favourite sports blog or a local news outlet—so that more of their articles are prominently displayed within Top Stories in regular search results. Continue reading “Google Search Preferred Sources rolling out in US and India”
Google has rolled out new AI Mode features in Search aimed at improving learning and research, especially as students head back to school. These additions—like PDF queries, live video interaction, and a Canvas planning tool—are built to help users break down complex topics and manage study material with ease. Continue reading “Google AI Mode gets PDF uploads, Canvas planner, and Chrome AI tools”
Google has announced the rollout of Gemini 2.5 Pro in AI Mode, exclusively for AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, who can choose this model from a drop-down menu in Search. Gemini 2.5 Pro excels in advanced reasoning, math, and coding, offering detailed and accurate responses for complex queries. Continue reading “Google expands AI Mode with Gemini 2.5 Pro, Deep Search, and Agentic AI calling”
The European Commission on Wednesday issued two sets of preliminary findings against Alphabet, Google’s parent company, for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These findings focus on Google Search and Google Play, services where Alphabet is designated a gatekeeper under EU regulations. Continue reading “EU flags Google Search favoritism under DMA; Alphabet disputes allegations”
Google has introduced two major updates to improve its search experience: a Gemini 2.0 upgrade for AI Overviews and a new experimental feature called AI Mode. Continue reading “Google expands AI Overviews with Gemini 2.0, adds experimental AI Mode to Labs”
Google introduces Notes, an experimental feature in Search Labs. It allows users to share their knowledge directly on Search, aiding others in finding valuable answers to unique questions and discovering useful information on the web. Continue reading “Google introduces ‘Notes’ in Search Labs for user generated insights”
