Brave Search Introduces AI Chat Mode for Follow-up Questions
Brave Search launches AI chat mode for follow-up questions, enhancing user experience and differentiating from Google.
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Google's 'Page Annotation' Feature Sparks Controversy, Automatically Inserts Search Links into Webpages
Google's iOS app now converts website text into search links without permission, raising antitrust concerns and sparking debate among web publishers.
Brave Search Introduces Rerank Feature, Empowering Users to Personalize Search Results
Brave Search launches Rerank, a new feature allowing users to upvote or downvote websites, tailoring search results to their preferences.
DOJ Proposes Breakup of Google's Search Monopoly, Demands Sale of Chrome and Data Sharing
The US Department of Justice proposes far-reaching remedies to break up Google's search monopoly, including the sale of Chrome and data sharing with competitors.
Google Announces Changes to EU Search Results Amid Ongoing DMA Compliance Concerns
Google introduces 'blue link' test and other changes to EU search results, citing efforts to comply with Digital Markets Act, but rivals remain skeptical
Google Drops Breadcrumbs from Mobile Search Results, Affects URL Display
Google changes mobile search results, removing URL hierarchy, citing smaller screens as reason, but impact felt on larger devices too
Google Ends 'Blue Link' Search Test in EU, Claims It Harms Hotels and Users
Google terminates test of basic 'blue link' search results for hotel searches in EU, citing negative impact on hotels and users, amid ongoing probe into Digital Markets Act compliance
Google Introduces 'Try Without Personalization' Option for Search Results
Google makes it easier to turn off personalized search results with a new option at the bottom of the results page, providing users with more control over their search experience.
Google Now Requires JavaScript to Use Search, Citing Security and Spam Protection
Google has started requiring users to enable JavaScript to access its search engine, citing security and spam protection as the reasons behind the move.