Google Search: News
16 Apr 2025
GoogleWhy Google is ending country-specific search domains
Google has announced plans to retire its country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) for search functionality.
28 Jan 2025
GoogleGoogle is challenging EU's $4.5B antitrust fine over Android
Google has appealed to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), against a record €4.3 billion ($4.5 billion) antitrust fine imposed seven years ago.
24 Jan 2025
GoogleGoogle's 'data error' briefly removed Biden from US presidents list
In a recent incident, Google suffered a technical glitch that briefly erased former US President Joe Biden from its list of American Presidents.
19 Jan 2025
GoogleYou now have to enable JavaScript to use Google Search
Google has made it mandatory for users to enable JavaScript, a widely-used programming language for making web pages interactive, to use Google Search.
17 Jan 2025
GoogleGoogle refuses fact-checks for Search and YouTube despite EU law
Google has officially rejected the European Union's (EU) demand to include fact-checks in its Search results and YouTube videos.
28 Dec 2024
Google'Stakes are high': Pichai urges employees to prepare for 2025
Amid intensifying competition and regulatory headwinds, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the significance of 2025 for the tech giant.
22 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle resists DOJ's call to sell Chrome, offers alternative solutions
In a bid to avoid the forced sale of its Chrome browser, Google has offered a one-of-a-kind solution to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust concerns.
21 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle Search working on 'AI Mode' to compete with ChatGPT
Google is said to be working on an "AI Mode" for its search engine.
06 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle new feature allows you to disable personalized search results
Google Search now features a new button at the bottom of the results page that indicates whether the results are personalized and provides an option to disable personalization.
06 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle Search will 'change profoundly' in 2025, says Sundar Pichai
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that the company's search engine is going to change a lot in 2025.
26 Nov 2024
GoogleBizarre: Google's iOS app randomly links webpages with search results
Google has added a new capability, dubbed "Page Annotations," to its iOS app.
19 Nov 2024
InstagramHow to prevent Instagram photos from appearing on Google Search
Instagram, one of the most popular photo and video-sharing platforms, has a feature that lets content from public accounts get indexed by search engines like Google.
11 Nov 2024
App StoreGoogle Gemini to get a standalone app on iOS
Google is said to be testing a standalone version of its Gemini app for iPhone users.
07 Nov 2024
GoogleGoogle accidentally reveals Jarvis AI, which has PC-controlling capabilities
In a major slip, Google has revealed its new artificial intelligence (AI) prototype, Jarvis, through the Chrome Web Store.
06 Nov 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp to tackle fake news with reverse image search feature
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would let users conduct a reverse image search.
31 Oct 2024
MexicoHow a researcher discovered ancient Maya city while browsing Google
In an extraordinary discovery, Luke Auld-Thomas, a PhD student at Tulane University in the US, has unearthed a long-lost Maya city.
29 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle Search's AI Overviews now available in 100+ countries
Google has announced the expansion of its AI Overviews feature in Search, to over 100 countries and territories.
28 Oct 2024
GoogleUK couple wins 15-year-long battle against Google, to receive £2.4B
In a major setback, Google has been ordered to pay a hefty £2.4 billion (approximately ₹26,172 crore) fine, after losing a 15-year-long legal battle against a UK couple.
22 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle retires the sitelinks search box after 10 years
In a major move, Google has announced that it will be killing the sitelinks search box, a feature that lets users search within particular websites.
11 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle may soon show you full recipes directly in search
Google is now testing a new feature, called "Quick View," to keep users on its search results pages.
09 Oct 2024
Google MapsGoogle Maps and Search now let you reserve parking spots
Google has rolled out a new feature that will allow drivers to locate and book parking spaces directly from its platforms.
05 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle testing verified checkmarks for businesses in search results
Google is currently testing a new verification feature designed to help users avoid fraudulent or counterfeit website links.
04 Oct 2024
AndroidGoogle's new feature lets you search with videos: Here's how
Google is revolutionizing its search feature by integrating more advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
17 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle to introduce technology distinguishing real images from fake
Google is set to launch a new technology that will distinguish between photos taken with a camera, those edited using software like Photoshop, and those generated by AI models.
15 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle acknowledges bug causing its Search app to crash
Google has confirmed a widespread issue causing its Search app to crash on Android devices.
09 Sep 2024
GoogleWill AI chatbots replace search engines? Here's what Google thinks
Prabhakar Raghavan, the Senior Vice-President at Google, recently shared his insights on the future of search technology.
07 Sep 2024
GoogleGoogle to face penalties for search monopoly by next August
A US federal judge, Amit P. Mehta, has set a deadline of August 2025 to determine the penalties for Google's internet search monopoly.
02 Sep 2024
GoogleLooking for Google alternatives? These search engines are worth trying
Google's supremacy in the online search domain has been unchallenged for years, even leading to a US District Court judge ruling that it had unlawfully maintained its monopoly.
31 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle launches new safeguards to combat election misinformation in US
Google has announced a series of new measures to ensure the reliability of information during the upcoming US elections in November this year.
30 Aug 2024
GoogleYelp files lawsuit against Google for local search dominance
Yelp, a renowned platform for local business reviews and searches, has initiated legal action against Google.
17 Aug 2024
GoogleAI Overviews in Google Search no longer consider sign-in status
Google has expanded the accessibility of its AI Overviews feature, making it available to all US users regardless of their sign-in status.
29 Jul 2024
GoogleGoogle Maps recognizes Amitabh's New Jersey statue as tourist attraction
A life-size statue of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, positioned outside a residence in Edison City, New Jersey, has been recognized as a tourist attraction by Google.
19 Jul 2024
Google GeminiFocus on accuracy? Google reduces AI Overviews in search results
Google's AI Overviews, which utilize Gemini AI models to summarize search results, have been appearing less frequently, according to a recent analysis by SEO platform BrightEdge.
27 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle introduces new features to enhance mobile search experience
Google has announced the addition of five new features to its mobile Chrome browser, aimed at enhancing user search experience.
26 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle ends continuous scroll for search results
Google has decided to discontinue the infinite scroll feature on its search results, as reported by Search Engine Land.
22 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle to make user reviews public under new profile system
Google will start rolling out public, searchable "profiles" in Search, starting on June 24.
15 Jun 2024
GoogleGoogle Search head encourages innovation despite errors in AI-generated results
Liz Reid, the head of Search at Google, recently addressed the company's employees about the ongoing development of artificial intelligence (AI).
31 May 2024
GoogleGoogle defends AI Overviews; blames unusual queries for poor results
Google's newly introduced AI search results feature has been under scrutiny for delivering peculiar suggestions, such as advising users to put glue on pizza or eat rocks.
30 May 2024
GoogleGoogle says leaked documents related to search algorithm are real
Google has verified the authenticity of 2,500 leaked internal documents that outline the data it collects and potentially uses in its search ranking algorithm.
29 May 2024
GoogleGoogle to discontinue Business Messages in Maps and Search
Google has announced that it will be discontinuing its Business Messages feature within Search and Maps.
27 May 2024
GoogleHow to avoid AI Overviews in Google's search results?
Google's AI Overviews, a feature that generates automated responses to certain search queries, has been a significant change in the user experience.
14 May 2024
GoogleGoogle Search undergoes a transformation with AI-generated answers
Google is set to revolutionize its Search feature by introducing AI-powered changes, as announced at the I/O, its annual conference for developers.
11 May 2024
CybercrimesIndian government websites have been compromised by online betting ads
A scam involving online betting advertisements embedded on several Indian government websites has been reported.
04 May 2024
GoogleWant to turn off Google's dark mode? Follow these steps
Google's core services, including Google Search, Gmail, Drive, and YouTube, now support dark mode.
30 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle trims down 3D animal models in Search feature
In a subtle move, Google has significantly reduced the number of 3D models available in its Search feature.
17 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle's Pixel Tablet to get 'Look and Sign' feature
Google is developing a unique feature for its Pixel Tablet, known as "Look and Sign" (LnS).
08 Apr 2024
TechnologyGoogle Search's new filter lets you quickly find short videos
Google Search, a widely used tool for finding web content, is currently testing a new filter called 'Short Videos.'
07 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle testing bottom search bar with Material 3 design elements
Google has been experimenting with the design of its bottom search bar on the Android app for a while now.
05 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle experiments AI-powered search responses in the UK
Google has initiated a pilot program in the UK to test search responses powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
04 Apr 2024
GoogleGoogle considers paid search features powered by AI
Google is contemplating the introduction of charges for its AI-enhanced Search features, according to a report by the Financial Times.
