… Susam Pal, the London-based developer of the project, says he was inspired to build the small, decentralized tool after he saw Kagi’s “small web” search tool that limits searches to certain types of content, like blogs, webcomics and YouTube channels. …
… It’s now allowing readers to push a button on a publisher’s website to indicate it’s a “favorite source” they’d like to see highlighted more often across Google Search, Discover, and Google News. …
… This week, Apple announced a series of discovery features that will personalize app recommendations based on users’ interests and behavior, providing a new way for developers to have their app discovered. …
… The deal is meant to strengthen Whatnot’s discovery and personalization capabilities as the platform continues to expand across new product categories and millions of buyers. …
… TikTok has already been chipping away at Google’s core businesses, Search and Google Maps, as users increasingly turn to the app as a search engine, and this latest launch pushes TikTok further into competition with the search giant. …
… While Rufus focused on helping customers discover and compare products, Alexa for Shopping is meant to provide more personalized recommendations and automate the shopping experience across Amazon and other online retailers. …
… It also helps Spotify differentiate itself from rivals like Apple Music and YouTube Music by offering a journaling-like feature that goes beyond music discovery and isn’t available on other platforms. “Over time, these notes paint a picture of the music listeners love and the moments that shaped it… …
… In an announcement sharing the news, Pinterest’s Chief Business Officer, Lee Brown, gestured towards the changing nature of web search, remarking that, “the future of discovery won’t be driven by keywords alone. …
… The company is adding natural-language discovery for audiobooks and podcasts, similar to how Google has been pushing people toward conversational search. …
… The company notes that users can access its FIFA World Cup 2026 hubs within the main TikTok app by searching “FIFA World Cup.” These hubs are powered by TikTok GamePlan, a suite of products designed to help sports teams, leagues, and broadcasters increase discovery and deepen fan engagement. …