Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is redesigning its iconic search box for the first time since 2001, making it larger and more interactive to accommodate longer, more complex queries.
- The update allows users to upload photos and videos into their search queries, enhancing the search experience beyond text input.
- Google is introducing a chatbot on its main search page to enable users to ask follow-up questions seamlessly.
- The company will also launch digital assistants, or agents, that automate searches and provide notifications, such as alerting apartment hunters about new listings without needing to visit specific websites.