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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
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…
Google asks users to take practice quizzes in AI Mode
Google Search is showing a new prompt that asks users to take practice quizzes in AI Mode, carrying content from…
Google turns Gemini in Chrome into a billboard on Chrome Web Store
Google is promoting Gemini in Chrome on the Chrome Web Store homepage, featuring the AI assistant as the first slide…
Google wants users to see if they can spot a scam before it happens
Google is promoting its Be Scam Ready game on the Search homepage, giving users a chance to test their ability…
Microsoft tests AI Mode branding for Copilot Search across Bing and Edge
Microsoft is testing AI Mode branding across Bing and Edge, with new AI Mode entry points connecting users to its…
Google AI Mode Shows Sponsored Ads as Conversational Follow-Ups
Google AI Mode is showing sponsored product recommendations as conversational follow-ups to users’ informational queries.
Google Homepage Tests “+” Button for AI Mode on Mobile
Google is testing a “+” button on its mobile homepage that gives users quick access to AI Mode, image creation,…
Google Wants Highly Satisfied Chrome Android Users to Boost Its Play Store Rating
Google is testing a Chrome Android app rating prompt that asks users to rate the browser on the Play Store.…
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