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Venkat
Venkat is a senior writer with years of experience covering browser developments and uncovering new features before they become publicly available. He also tracks changes across the search industry and shares his findings here.
2026
Microsoft makes Bing AI Mode official as it splits Copilot Search into AI Mode and AI Overview
Bing now has two distinct AI search experiences, AI Mode and AI Overview, both powered by Microsoft’s Copilot technology.
Google wants you to find the perfect festive gift with AI Mode
Google’s new homepage pop-up invites users to try AI Mode for festive gift ideas, product recommendations, visual shopping results, and…
Google confirms Chrome will show an AI chat button for third-party search engines
Google says Chrome will add an AI chat button for supported third-party search engines, with a gradual rollout planned for…
Google tests direct tab sharing with AI Mode in Chrome
Google is testing a new tab-sharing option for AI Mode that lets Chrome users start new conversations from the tab…
Google’s Canvas in AI Mode Appears to Be Rolling Out in India
Google appears to be expanding Canvas in AI Mode beyond the U.S. The feature has surfaced in Google Search's AI…
Brave Search really wants you to ditch Chrome for Brave Browser
Brave Search wants Chrome users to switch to Brave Browser. A large pop-up on its search results page promotes the…
Google tests opening AI Mode side panel in Chrome on the right by default
Google is experimenting with a new default position for Chrome's AI Mode side panel, moving it from the left to…
Google app for desktop gets hands-free voice search
Google app for desktop now supports hands-free voice search with real-time transcription, along with lower memory usage and faster startup.
Microsoft locks Copilot behind sign-in in Edge
Microsoft Edge now makes its Copilot sign-in requirement explicit, asking users with unsigned profiles to sign in before they can…
India’s deepfake rules hit inboxes: Google begins quarterly ToS reminder emails to users
Google is sending Indian users recurring Terms of Service reminders that cover the country’s IT Rules and restrictions on illegal…