This is Google’s first AI-generated TV ad [Video]
Google today released its first TV ad — for Search’s AI Mode — created entirely with generative AI (Veo 3).
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Chrome New Tab Page adds AI Mode, Incognito shortcuts on Android
Following desktop in July, Chrome for iOS and Android’s New Tab Page now has a shortcut for AI Mode, as well as Incognito.
Expand Expanding CloseNano Banana image editing comes to AI Mode and Google Lens
Nano Banana has been a hit in the Gemini app, and Google is now bringing the model’s (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) viral image editing and generation to AI Mode, as well as Google Lens.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode adding images to boost visual, shopping results
Google is updating AI Mode to offer a more visual experience when searching for inspiration and shopping.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode rolls out Search Live in the US
Google today “officially launched” (US English) AI Mode’s Search Live capability, with both audio and video input, today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle․com/ai now opens Search AI Mode
In a sign of the times (and where things are going), visiting google.com/ai now opens Google Search AI Mode.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode expanding to 180 countries, getting agentic restaurant finder, more
After launching in three countries, Google is now bringing AI Mode to many more countries around the world, while AI Ultra subscribers will get to use the first agentic capability.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle finally brings AI Mode to Android tablets
Five months after launching on phones, Google AI Mode is now appearing on Android tablets.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle app tests more prominent AI Mode and Live access
As AI Mode comes to more users around the world, Google is testing more prominent ways to surface the capability (and Live) on mobile.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s wild how similar Google AI Mode and Gemini are right now
The clear difference between Gemini and AI Mode will be an assistant. That’s already the case today, and what LLMs continue to make possible will only widen that gap. However, the similarities today make me wonder whether this is confusing for most users.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode adding Search Live video, Canvas, PDF upload, and more
After adding Gemini 2.5 Pro, Google is updating AI Mode with four big features across Search Live (video with Google Lens access), Canvas, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Search rolling out AI Mode to the UK
Following the US and India (earlier this month), Google Search is now launching AI Mode in the UK.
Expand Expanding CloseSearch Live rolling out camera sharing with Google Lens redesign
Following the unveil at I/O 2025, Google is beginning to let AI Mode users share their camera in Search Live.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out AI Mode shortcut for Search widget on Android
Following the Pixel Launcher shortcut, you can now add AI Mode to the Google Search homescreen widget on any Android device.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome New Tab Page adding AI Mode shortcut
Like the Pixel Launcher, Google is adding an AI Mode shortcut to desktop Chrome’s New Tab Page.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode has 100M monthly users as 2.5 Pro, Deep Search rolls out
During the Q2 2025 earnings call, Sundar Pichai shared some updates on Google AI Mode’s progress, with the latest features (Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Search) announced last week now widely rolling out.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode adds 2.5 Pro & Deep Search for subscribers, agentic AI calling for all
Following the announcement at I/O 2025 in May, Google is rolling out Deep Search to AI Mode, as well as letting subscribers access 2.5 Pro. Free users will get access to AI calling in Google Search.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Canary tests colorful weather icons, removing AI Mode from Pixel Launcher
The first Android Canary has a number of user-facing tweaks for the Pixel Launcher that let you remove the AI Mode shortcut, while bringing back the colorful At a Glance weather icons.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search adding AI Mode and gaming help on Android
As part of the Galaxy Fold 7 and Flip 7 launch, Google is announcing the latest Circle to Search, which is now available on 300 million Android devices, features for everyone. Google’s other big update today is Gemini for Wear OS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle prepares option to turn off Pixel Launcher search bar’s AI Mode shortcut
Google’s new AI Mode is a built-in part of the Pixel Launcher’s search bar whether you like it or not, but the company appears to be building out a way to turn it off.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches AI Mode in India as first international expansion [U]
Since the March announcement, AI Mode has only been available in the US, but Google is now bringing it to India.
Expand Expanding CloseJuly 1st Google Doodle promotes AI Mode
Google’s AI Mode push continues today with a Doodle that broadly promotes how you can “search like never before.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode suggesting prompts based on your past searches
To encourage people to try AI Mode, Google is now suggesting prompts based on your Search history. This is a pretty nice way to inform people about the kind of questions that work well.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Mode now lets you test and talk to Search Live
Following the I/O 2025 announcement and early availability for some, Google is now letting AI Mode users test Search Live with voice input.
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