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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 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.…
Google tests Chrome desktop Search with AI Mode from the Windows taskbar
Google is testing a new Chrome desktop Search experience that brings AI Mode, Google Lens, and Windows taskbar access together.
Google nudges users on its homepage to set up selfie video sign-in
Google is promoting its selfie video sign-in option directly on the Google homepage. A new nudge asks users to set…
Google added Brave Search to Chrome; Brave is using it to push Brave Browser
Google recently added Brave Search to Chrome’s list of available search engines, giving users another option for what powers searches…