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Hands-on with 3D Animals in Google Search [Video]
At I/O 2019, Google unveiled the fantastic new 3D Animals alongside a flurry of other augmented reality filters for Lens and Search.
Google removes Kodi from search results following copyright complaint
Google Search is one of the biggest ways that software services manage to get new users, so disappearing from those results can be really bad. For Kodi and VLC, that nightmare scenario is happening as Google has removed the services from Search following a copyright complaint.
Google Search adds sorting for dictionary definitions by topic
When you’re looking to define a word quickly, Google Search’s dictionary feature often comes in handy. Pulling its data from Oxford‘s Lexico service, users often look to Google for fast, reliable definitions. But because the English language is so complex and flexible, some words have come to have many definitions that are difficult to distinguish. Google has added a filter to the dictionary card in Search that remedies this, allowing users to sort the definitions by topic.
Google sends out ‘Help stop coronavirus’ tips in prominent PSA push
Google today sent out and is prominently advertising coronavirus tips from the World Health Organization. It follows other efforts as the company recognizes the “unprecedented moment” and its responsibility as an organization with tremendous reach.
Google Search now shows where websites’ embedded YouTube videos originated from
Google Search appears to be hinting as to where embedded YouTube videos within webpages have originated from with the addition of a new video tag.
Google now integrates official NHS information directly in Search in the UK
Google is now making it even easier for people in the UK to get accurate, detailed information from the National Health Service (NHS) by integrating results directly in Search.
Google’s Holi easter egg lets you throw color at Search results
Holi is the ancient Hindu “festival of color” that marks the end of winter and start of spring. This year, Google is marking the occasion with a delightful easter egg that lets you throw color at Search results.
Google Search switching all sites to mobile-first indexing this year
Many users today primarily interact with the mobile web, given the worldwide proliferation of phones. Google Search set out on accounting for this change in 2016, and later this year will use mobile-first indexing for the whole web.
Google adds SOS alert following last night’s devastating Tennessee tornadoes
After natural disasters, Google often sets up an SOS alert for search terms of interest in the affected areas. After a devastating series of tornadoes went through Nashville, Tennessee, last night, Google has set up an SOS alert.
[Update: Images] Google to let people create their own ‘profile cards’ for Search, Chrome
When you Google someone’s name, if they’re famous enough, a full Knowledge Graph card will appear with their description, social media, and more. In India, Google is testing letting far more people create their own “profile card” to appear in Google searches for their name, as well as in Chrome.
You can vote for Pokémon of the Year on Google.com right now
Given its ubiquity, Google Search makes for a great place to host online voting. The latest example is an extensive vote on Google.com for Pokémon of the Year.
Google activates SOS Alert for coronavirus in Search
Given the reach of Google Search, it’s a key method for disseminating information during emergencies. Google today activated an SOS Alert for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus to quickly provide key news and other resources.
Google Search Console’s revamped Removals report can temporarily hide pages
The Google Search Console is a tool for webmasters to manage a site’s presence on the search engine. A new version of the Removals report lets them temporarily hide pages, and provides other related information.
Google’s 2020 Grammys ‘Most Searched’ ad marks Black History Month [Video]
During the 2020 Grammy Awards, Google will air an ad called “The Most Searched” as a
“Celebration of Black History Makers.” It’s a look at “Black icons, events and movements that were the most searched.”
Google responds to Search favicon backlash by experimenting with more designs
At the start of last week, Google introduced a new design for desktop Search that adds site favicons to every result. Some users reacted very vocally, and Google is now experimenting with new Search designs in response to the favicon backlash.
Google changed search results to include icons — is it a problem? [Poll]
Google Search is the company’s best-known product — it’s what made Google a household name. Over time, though, the search engine has evolved functionally and visually. Recently, Google changed search results to show icons on different sites, and everyone seems to have a different opinion about it.
Google no longer repeats Featured Snippet links in Search results
Over the past several years, Google has moved to provide people with a direct answer when they search. These “Featured Snippets” power Google Assistant queries, and the company is now making a tweak to not repeat them in web results.
Google rolls out revamped ‘Collections’ tab for Search bookmarks on Android
Over the past several years, Google has been adding a bookmarking feature to all of Search. “Collections” is getting a prominent launch by being elevated to its own Google app tab on Android.
Google Search now brings together ‘Popular products’ from different stores, brands
Online shopping today is incredibly lucrative with various Google products, including a dedicated site, optimized for it. To make it easier to virtually browse, Google Search is bringing together different stores and brands into a new “Product products” card.
Google acquires Pointy to power ‘See what’s in store’ inventory feature in Search
While most large retailers already have their inventory online, the same cannot be said about local stores. To power its “See what’s in store” feature, Google announced today that it’s acquiring Dublin-based Pointy.
‘Labs’ arrive in Google app to let you experiment with features like pinch-to-zoom
For years, Google allowed users to try upcoming products and experimental features within existing products ahead of a wider release through a program called Labs, which has since been discontinued. Now, Labs is making a comeback through the Google app, bringing with it experimental features like pinch-to-zoom for search results.
Google Search desktop results adding site favicons and bolder ‘Ad’ label
DuckDuckGo and other search engines to appear as default choices on Android in Europe
While there’s no doubt that Google is what comes to mind when most people think of a search engine, there are a plethora of other great choices on both web and mobile like DuckDuckGo. Following a silent auction last year, Google has unveiled the search engines that will be presented to Android devices in the European Economic Area.
Doodle for Google 2020 now accepting ‘I show kindness by…’ submissions
Google invites K-12 students every year to create a Doodle for the iconic Search homepage. Doodle for Google 2020 is now accepting U.S. submissions with a “I show kindness by…” theme.
