Google is rolling out two upgrades to Search. Gemini 3 becomes the default model powering AI Overviews for all users worldwide, promising more credible and relevant summaries. Additionally, users can now jump directly from an AI Overview into an AI Mode conversation, creating a seamless experience that combines quick snapshots with deeper dialogue. Read more →

Google Search has replaced the AI model behind its AI Overviews with Gemini 3, delivering smarter, longer, and better‑structured answers to complex queries on mobile. The update also lets users jump directly from an AI Overview into a conversational AI Mode without leaving the search page. By keeping context and enabling seamless follow‑up questions, the change aims to make search feel more like a dialogue, reducing the need for multiple queries and improving the overall user experience. Read more →

Google is rolling out Gemini 3 Flash, a more efficient version of its flagship Gemini AI model, as the new default in the Gemini app and Google Search’s AI Mode. The upgrade follows the recent Gemini 3 Pro release and promises faster response times, lower operating costs, and more nuanced answers compared to the previous Gemini 2.5 Flash. Tulsee Doshi, senior director of DeepMind product, described the change as a “huge upgrade” for users, highlighting the model’s ability to process images, text, and video together while delivering answers in seconds. Developers will also gain access through a suite of Google AI tools. Read more →

Google has launched Gemini 3, the newest generation of its AI model, bringing notable upgrades in reasoning, accuracy, and multimodal understanding. The update powers the Gemini app, AI Mode in Google Search, NotebookLM, and developer platforms, and introduces generative interfaces that can produce magazine‑style layouts, dynamic interactive views, and an experimental Agent mode for task automation. Demonstrations include trip planning, educational visualizations, inbox organization, and rental car logistics, showcasing the model’s ability to handle complex, multi‑step prompts with greater autonomy. Read more →

OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT Atlas browser with a new vertical tab layout that mirrors the design of the Arc browser. Users can now switch to a left‑hand sidebar for tab management, resize the sidebar, and reorder tabs. The change also brings the ability to set Google as the default search engine, drag multiple tabs with Command or Shift, import extensions during initial setup, and support for iCloud keychain passkeys. Additional tweaks improve the downloads interface, while the core ChatGPT‑powered search experience remains unchanged. Read more →

OpenAI has rolled out the first significant update to its ChatGPT Atlas browser, adding three practical features that move the product beyond an AI demo. Users can now use iCloud Passkeys for secure logins, set Google as the default search engine, and manage tabs with a new vertical layout and multi‑tab selection. The enhancements aim to make Atlas feel more reliable and familiar, bridging the gap between AI‑driven browsing and traditional web experiences. Read more →

Google has unveiled WeatherNext 2, an AI‑driven weather forecasting system that delivers faster, higher‑resolution predictions by simulating hundreds of possible outcomes in under a minute. Built with a Functional Generative Network and trained on individual variables such as temperature and wind speed, the model claims up to eight‑times faster processing and improved accuracy for 99.9% of variables up to 15 days out. WeatherNext 2 is being integrated across Google Search, Gemini, Pixel Weather, and Maps, with plans for broader API access. The technology aims to give users a richer view of weather uncertainty and supports sectors like renewable energy and emergency services. Read more →

Google is expanding its AI Mode search with new conversational shopping capabilities powered by Gemini. Users in the United States will soon be able to ask complex product questions and receive generated guides, tables, and recommendations. The rollout also includes sponsored shopping content, mirroring traditional search ads, while the Gemini app currently offers ad‑free results. Additionally, Google is testing an "agentic checkout" feature that can alert shoppers when a product hits a target price and enable automatic purchases via Google Pay at select retailers. The updates arrive ahead of the holiday shopping season. Read more →

Recent disclosures reveal that ChatGPT prompts surfaced in Google’s search index after the AI service sent user inputs to Google Search. OpenAI explained that the exposure occurred when users opted into a feature that made prompts public, and the firm later worked to remove the data from search results. Critics argue that the incident highlights a lack of privacy safeguards, especially since users did not actively share the content. The situation has sparked debate among SEO researchers and privacy advocates about OpenAI’s handling of user data and the broader implications for search‑engine integration. Read more →

People Inc., a major U.S. media publisher, announced a new AI licensing agreement with Microsoft, becoming a launch partner in the tech giant’s publisher content marketplace. The deal follows People Inc.'s earlier partnership with OpenAI and comes as the company reports a sharp drop in traffic from Google Search, falling from 54% to 24% of its overall visits. CEO Neil Vogel highlighted the importance of being compensated for content used by AI systems and praised Microsoft’s commitment to pay for such use. The publisher also noted that blocking AI crawlers with Cloudflare technology has driven more AI firms to the negotiating table, while digital revenue rose 9% to $269 million in the latest quarter. Read more →

Google announced that its AI Mode, the AI‑powered conversational search experience, is now available to Spanish‑language users. The rollout brings the Gemini‑based chat interface, image uploads, and deep‑topic exploration to a broader market, following a previous expansion that added AI Mode to dozens of countries. Google also highlighted parallel product updates, including conversational photo editing for Android and the wider availability of its Google AI Plus subscription. The move underscores Google’s rapid deployment of generative AI across its services. Read more →

Google has launched a new Preferred Sources option for Top Stories in its search results, currently available in the United States and India. The feature lets users choose which sites appear most frequently in the news carousel, helping them see more content from trusted outlets like TechRadar. Users can add preferred sites by clicking a star icon next to the Top Stories banner, selecting their choices, and reloading the results. The rollout aims to give readers finer control over the news they encounter while searching for tech topics. Read more →

Google has launched a new Preferred Sources option for Top Stories in its search results, currently available in the United States and India. The feature lets users choose which sites appear most frequently in the news carousel, helping them see more content from trusted outlets like TechRadar. Users can add preferred sites by clicking a star icon next to the Top Stories banner, selecting their choices, and reloading the results. The rollout aims to give readers finer control over the news they encounter while searching for tech topics. Read more →

Google has launched a new Preferred Sources option for Top Stories in its search results, currently available in the United States and India. The feature lets users choose which sites appear most frequently in the news carousel, helping them see more content from trusted outlets like TechRadar. Users can add preferred sites by clicking a star icon next to the Top Stories banner, selecting their choices, and reloading the results. The rollout aims to give readers finer control over the news they encounter while searching for tech topics. Read more →

Google has launched a new Preferred Sources option for Top Stories in its search results, currently available in the United States and India. The feature lets users choose which sites appear most frequently in the news carousel, helping them see more content from trusted outlets like TechRadar. Users can add preferred sites by clicking a star icon next to the Top Stories banner, selecting their choices, and reloading the results. The rollout aims to give readers finer control over the news they encounter while searching for tech topics. Read more →

Google has launched a new Preferred Sources option for Top Stories in its search results, currently available in the United States and India. The feature lets users choose which sites appear most frequently in the news carousel, helping them see more content from trusted outlets like TechRadar. Users can add preferred sites by clicking a star icon next to the Top Stories banner, selecting their choices, and reloading the results. The rollout aims to give readers finer control over the news they encounter while searching for tech topics. Read more →

Perplexity has launched Comet, an AI-powered web browser, to challenge Google Search. Comet features Perplexity's AI search engine and Comet Assistant, an AI agent that automates routine tasks. The browser is initially available to subscribers of Perplexity's Max plan and a small group of invitees. Read more →