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Ask Followups in ‘AI Overview,’ With Gemini 3 the Latest Default Model

Tim January 27, 2026 5

Google is upgrading the default model for AI Overview globally in Search. Moving forward, the show will be ran by Gemini 3, which was first launched back in November. While this should mean faster and more helpful AI answers directly on a search results page,...

Google’s AI Mode Gets Personal Intelligence

Kellen January 22, 2026 2

Google introduced its new "Personal Intelligence" feature into Gemini last week as a way to further connect several of your Google apps to Gemini to get a more personal experience. The idea here was to connect the dots between data, find nuance, and better...

Google’s New Gemini 3 Can ‘Learn Anything, Build Anything’

Tim November 18, 2025 11

Google is introducing Gemini 3, its newest and most intelligent model, but is also making news by shipping it on day 1 to Search users. This is a first for Google, meaning a lot of people now have access to it. So what makes Gemini 3 so special? Benchmark...

Chrome Gets Easier Access to AI Mode on Android and iOS

Kellen November 5, 2025 2

Google is making it easier than ever to access AI Mode in Chrome on both Android and iOS. A new AI Mode shortcut will present itself when you open a new tab. That's the news today from Google on AI Mode - a simple change that will put AI Mode at the ready...

Google’s AI Mode Gets Richer Visual Responses

Kellen September 30, 2025 1

The AI Mode that Google introduced to Search back in March is still getting new features every few weeks, a sign that Google is seeing big adoption and use during search queries. In this latest update, Google is adding more visual responses that can be...

AI Mode is Ready to Help You Book a Reservation, Gets Link Sharing for Collabs

Tim August 22, 2025 2

Google announced updates for AI Mode this week, detailing that it is now more "agentic" and "personalized." In terms of these agentic capabilities, AI Mode is getting the ability to book you a restaurant reservation, but Google explains that it can do much...

AI Mode Gets New Canvas Feature, Google Drive Support Coming Soon

Tim July 29, 2025 1

Google is introducing improvements to AI Mode, as well as teasing future features. It's actually kind of rude, but it's fine I guess. Google announced this morning that AI Mode is getting PDF support on desktop computers, allowing users to deep dive on...

Google’s Circle to Search Adds AI Mode, Gaming Help

Kellen July 9, 2025 2

There's no doubt that Google's Circle to Search is one of their most useful AI tools. It's always there to help you find out more about whatever is your screen at this very moment. All it takes is the long-press of the home button and you are diving-in with...