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.
Search Engines
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.
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 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 Search to Undergo Profound Changes in 2025, Says CEO Sundar Pichai
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces significant updates to Google Search in 2025, touting ability to tackle complex questions and welcoming comparison to Microsoft's AI tech.
Google's 2024 Year in Search: Soccer, Politics, and Surprising Trends
Google releases its annual list of top trending searches, revealing insights into global curiosities, from sports to politics, and what it means for the tech giant's future.
Google's AI Overviews to Tackle Complex Topics, Multimodal Searches with Gemini 2.0 Model
Google's AI Overviews to expand capabilities with Gemini 2.0 model, enabling complex topic handling and multimodal searches, amid controversy and antitrust concerns