The new voice-activated “conversational search” that was displayed at this year’s Google I/O conference is up and running on the Chrom 27 build. The soft-launch of the feature is a tad hidden, but you can start accessing it now.
The new search mechanic was only announced earlier this week but it has already found its way onto Google Chrome (if you have version 27). Clicking on the small microphone icon in the omnibar will activate the feature. One of the other large parts of Google’s search improvements this year was the idea of “follow up questions”, which is also live. This means that Google will assume that you are still asking about the initial topic when asking questions immediately following search results.
If you ask Google who built the Brooklyn Bridge for example, Google will tell you that it was John A. Roebling Sons Company, ask how long is it and Google knows “it” means the bridge. The service has been under a lot of strain this morning, giving us “no internet connection” pretty regularly. The service is still stretching its legs, give it some time.
others are reading
HBO Max App Launches on Roku Devices and PS5
December 16, 2020
Apple Fitness+ to Launch on December 14th
December 8, 2020
Hulu’s ‘Watch Party’ Mode is now Available to Everyone
December 4, 2020
Amazon Pharmacy Launches Online, Hoping to Cut Prescription Costs
November 17, 2020
Spotify’s Premium Holiday Offer Returns
November 17, 2020
Amazon Music Offers Ultra High Definition and 3D Audio Tracks
October 4, 2020
Disney+ adds GroupWatch Feature for up to Seven People
September 29, 2020
Peacock App is now Available on Roku Devices
September 21, 2020
YouTube Shorts Hopes to Compete with TikTok’s Fame
September 14, 2020
Vizio now Features Apple TV App on SmartCast TVs
September 9, 2020
Atom Tickets Launches Social Ticket Buying within Snapchat
August 26, 2020
Spotify Launches Video Podcasts
July 21, 2020
FOX Sports App Updated Ahead of MLB Start Date
July 20, 2020
The Peloton App is now Available on Roku Devices
July 1, 2020
Snapchat Expands Partnerships and adds Snap Minis
June 11, 2020
Ease Your Stress with Disney and the Calm App
May 16, 2020
Apple to Host a Virtual WWDC in June
May 5, 2020
NordVPN Releases NordLynx to Secure WireGuard Protocol
April 23, 2020
Sonos Launches Sonos Radio with Original Content
April 21, 2020
DoorDash Cuts Commission Fees for Local Restaurants
April 12, 2020
T-Mobile Offers a Free Year of Quibi Ahead of Launch
April 2, 2020