Hate Windows Search? Google's new Spotlight-style app could finally be the fix you need By Alex Blake published 17 September 25 Google’s new Windows app offers desktop search and Google Lens functionality for your PC.
Google's upgraded AI Mode is set to transform search – again By Eric Hal Schwartz published 29 July 25 Google has upgraded its AI Mode with the ability to upload PDFs, a new Canvas feature, and Search Live for desktop.
Google Lens just got a powerful AI upgrade – here's how to use it By David Nield published 18 January 24 The multisearch capabilities of Google Lens are now better than ever, and updates are rolling out this week.
Google just dropped its Nano Banana AI image generator into your search results and notes By Eric Hal Schwartz published 13 October 25 Google is embedding its Nano Banana AI image model into Search and NotebookLM, with Photos to follow.
Google Maps turns 20 – here are its most popular locations from the past two decades, plus Google’s favorite hidden tricks By David Nield published 7 February 25 Google Maps is marking two decades of helping people get from A to B with some highlights and tips.
Chrome could get a massive AI upgrade if this rumor is true By Eric Hal Schwartz published 24 December 24 Google is rumored to be adding Gemini Live to Chrome browser.
Google gives Chrome’s address bar a new shortcut that makes it easy to talk to its AI chatbot, Gemini By Kristina Terech published 3 May 24 Google integrates Gemini further into Chrome’s address bar, introducing '@gemini' shortcut for instant access to conversations, enhancing Chrome’s browsing experience.
Adobe and Google team up to offer more AI models and YouTube integration By Craig Hale published 29 October 25 Creative Cloud gets full suite of Google AI models, while Premiere mobile app has a dedicated YouTube mode.
Google adds eyes to AI Mode with new visual search features By Eric Hal Schwartz published 2 October 25 Google's AI Mode search tool is blending images with its conversational search features.
Google's AI Search Live makes search a conversation and Googling might never be the same By Eric Hal Schwartz published 24 September 25 Google has rolled out Search Live in the U.S., turning everyday search into a live AI guide that can see, hear, and explain the world around you.
Google may be making AI versions of celebrities for you to chat up in YouTube By Eric Hal Schwartz published 25 June 24 Google is reportedly creating generative AI chatbots that imitate celebrities ahead of offering customers tools for their own custom AI chatbots.
FTC and DOJ push for data protection in Google antitrust case By Craig Hale published 12 May 25 Google's search engine monopoly has been met with remedies from the DOJ and further propositions, and the FTC is in agreement.
Google is about to start scrolling through all your pictures for its 'Ask Photos' feature By Eric Hal Schwartz published 19 July 24 Google starts testing AI-powered 'Ask Photos' feature
Google Workspace is offering huge discounts for the US government By Craig Hale published 11 April 25 Google challenges Microsoft’s dominance of US government IT software contracts with huge 71% discount.
Google Pixel 8 phones now have access to AI-powered Circle to Search By James Ide published 1 February 24 Google's new Circle to Search function has dropped Samsung Galaxy S24 exclusivity and is now on the Pixel 8 series.
This free Chrome extension makes Google way better - and faster - by getting rid of AI overviews and much more By Wayne Williams published 9 June 25 This free Chrome extension removes AI content from Google and restores basic search.
Google sues US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over federal supervision order for Google Pay By Craig Hale published 9 December 24 Google is unhappy with its federal supervision order from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Google I/O 2025 as it happened: AI Search, Veo, Flow, Gemini, Android XR, and all the big announcements By John-Anthony Disotto, Graham Barlow, Lance Ulanoff last updated 22 May 25 Google I/O 2025 live blog covering all the major announcements, including Android XR updates, new Gemini features, and more.
Google sues Chinese hacker group which allegedly stole $1 billion from a million victims By Sead Fadilpašić, Sead Fadilpašić published 13 November 25 The Lighthouse Enterprise is a major phishing-as-a-service operation from China used to build thousands of fake sites.
Industry season 4: everything we know so far about the hit HBO Max show's return By Grace Dean published 22 September 25 Industry season 4 filming has officially wrapped – here's everything we know about the hit HBO Max show's return.
How to watch The Tourist season 2 online from anywhere By Aatif Sulleyman last updated 28 February 24 As Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald reprise their roles as amnesiac Elliot Stanley and constable Helen Chambers, here's how to watch The Tourist season 2 online from anywhere.
How to watch Nightsleeper online from anywhere By Bill Borrows published 13 September 24 A six part thriller about the 'hack-jacking' of a train that unfolds in real time – here's where to watch Nightsleeper online from anywhere.
VPN usage at risk in Russia as State Duma passes a new law against 'extremist' content search By Chiara Castro last updated 24 July 25 Using a VPN in Russia has also become a crime as an aggravating factor. Here's all you need to know.
Outer Banks season 5: everything we know so far about the Netflix teen drama's return By Laura Martin published 20 April 25 Here's everything you need to know about Outer Banks season 5.
How to watch I Kissed a Girl online from anywhere By Aatif Sulleyman last updated 27 May 24 Read our guide here for how to watch I Kissed a Girl online for free and from anywhere, with the big reveal of a secret crush changing everything for two of the couples.
How to watch D-Day: The Unheard Tapes online from anywhere By Bill Borrows published 29 May 24 June 6, 1944 remains the most pivotal day in modern history for many people. Read our guide here for how to watch D-Day: The Unheard Tapes online for free and from anywhere
Google is adding Gemini AI to Chrome's address bar, which may be a better idea than you think By Eric Hal Schwartz published 5 September 24 Google Gemini AI adds mobile file uploading and Chrome address bar access.
How to watch Dead and Buried online from anywhere By Bill Borrows published 1 September 24 A very modern tale of revenge that picks up where the justice system ends – here's where to watch Dead and Buried online from anywhere.
How to watch 7Plus from anywhere – get the Ashes 25/26 livestream By Tom Bailey published 20 November 25 How to watch 7Plus from anywhere with a VPN – live stream 7Plus overseas with out quick and easy guide.
India leads the 10 countries restricting internet access in 2025 By Mark Gill published 3 July 25 Surfshark found internet restrictions rose in early 2025 compared to the same period last year.