Search news and trends

OpenAI’s New Product to Challenge Google’s Search Dominance
artificial intelligence // May 10, 2024

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft, is reportedly planning to announce its own search product to compete with Google, according to sources familiar with the matter. The announcement is expected to be made on Monday at 1 p.m. EDT, just a day before...

Google to Enable Search Via Gestures on Android Phones
Google // January 17, 2024

In a bid to improve the way people search for information, Google has unveiled its latest development, Circle to Search. This feature allows users to search for anything on their Android phones without the need to switch between apps; with a simple gesture, they can select what...

Google Adds Personalized Gift Recommendations to Generative AI-Powered Search
Google // November 16, 2023

Google has added personalized gift recommendations to its generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in Search.  That is one of three new features the tech giant has introduced to make it easier for shoppers to find holiday gifts, Julie Black, director of product, consumer shopping at Google,...

Google Challenger Neeva Focuses on AI With ‘No Path’ for Consumer Search
artificial intelligence // May 21, 2023

Search company Neeva is shuttering its consumer search engine to focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Writing on the company’s blog Saturday, founders Sridhar Ramaswamy and Vivek Raghunathan noted a number of challenges facing the business, arguing it was difficult to persuade users to try a new search engine. “These headwinds, combined...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Turns Streaming Video Search Into Churn-Reducing Conversations

May 16, 2024
Streaming platforms have transformed the content and digital entertainment landscape. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and many others all offer subscribers access to thousands of movies, TV shows, documentaries and other forms of entertainment. While this abundance of options might seem like a good thing, it can overwhelm users and make it difficult […]

Alphabet’s Pichai Says AI to Power New Wave of Growth for Google Search

July 27, 2022
If you had to pick one personality trait that you’d most want to see in a pilot, it might likely be the ability to remain calm and collected in a...

Quick Reads
OpenAI’s New Product to Challenge Google’s Search Dominance

May 10, 2024
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft, is reportedly planning to announce its own search product to compete with Google, according to sources familiar with the matter. The announcement is expected to be made on Monday at 1 p.m. EDT, just a day before Google’s annual I/O conference. OpenAI’s new product is an extension […]

Google to Enable Search Via Gestures on Android Phones

January 17, 2024
In a bid to improve the way people search for information, Google has unveiled its latest development, Circle to Search. This feature allows users to search for anything on their Android phones...

Google Adds Personalized Gift Recommendations to Generative AI-Powered Search

November 16, 2023
Google has added personalized gift recommendations to its generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in Search.  That is one of three new features the tech giant has introduced to make it...

Google Challenger Neeva Focuses on AI With ‘No Path’ for Consumer Search

May 21, 2023
Search company Neeva is shuttering its consumer search engine to focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Writing on the company’s blog Saturday, founders Sridhar Ramaswamy and Vivek Raghunathan noted a number of challenges facing the business, arguing...