Google shoves more AI into Search, including a dynamic Search box and agentic features You can kiss the classic Google Search goodbye. By Devindra Hardawar May 19, 2026 1:45 pm EST Google Search is becoming even more of a showpiece for its AI ambitions. …
… Standard Google Search will also be getting AI ads in the coming months. AI-Powered Shopping Ads are tailored to "big" purchases. Google's examples include a refrigerator, TV, or espresso machine. When searching for one of these items, sponsored products will appear in the AI-fueled search results. …
… Tech companies love AI a lot more than the public, and YouTube users are particularly passionate about hating AI-generated slop. YouTube's AI search function may fare better with subscribers, but only if it helps them find quality content more quickly.
Google's AI search results will now turn to Reddit for expert advice By Ian Carlos Campbell May 6, 2026 2:57 pm EST Google is updating AI Overviews and AI Mode , the AI-generated portions of its search engine, to highlight sources in new ways, and interestingly, more prominently feature first-hand … …
… By Karissa Bell May 19, 2026 1:45 pm EST As Google introduces new models and tools for generating AI content, it's also making it a little bit easier for people to answer the question "was this created with AI?" The company is expanding its AI detection system SynthID so features like Circle to Sea… …
… With today's expansion, Google is making Search Live available in every location and language where it offers its AI Mode chatbot . With that, people in more than 200 countries and territories can use Search Live to get answers to their questions. …
… AI voice feature for Gmail, Docs and Keep Google is jamming more AI features into Gmail, Docs and Keep as well. Google says you'll be able to search your inbox using natural voice prompts with Gmail Live. …
… Queries typed into this open-ended search box can hunt down information from the web like typical Google search, where AI Mode will be enabled for an extra layer of artificial intelligence for follow-up questions or a deeper dive down a rabbit hole. But the app isn't limited to web search. …
… The company provided Engadget with the following statement: "Search Live has not rolled out globally to all users. It remains available in the US and India, with testing currently underway in additional markets. …
… Like the company demoed on Samsung phones in February, Circle to Search can now identify and search for multiple items in an image instead of just one. Google's workaround to make its file sharing feature Quick Share work with Apple's AirDrop is now also available on more Android devices. …
